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This book by preeminent planning theorist Martin H. Krieger explores how cities are much more than their economies, demographies, or geographies. Planning today is dominated by social science, but Kreiger takes a different approach, thinking of city...

'Climb up here, Little Alien. Sit next to me. I will tell you about life on this planet. I will tell you how it goes'Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and Remarkably Bright Creatures, this is a charming, witty and profoundly moving...

Take a journey through Black history and find your greatness.When Nasir and Imani step into their Grandma's studio, she opens their minds to the power of a photograph. From Bessie Smith to Basquiat to Beyoncé, Grandma introduces them to famous figures...

Despite the Devil being conceived to direct human baseness away from our goodly selves, there has always been sin in the world. The Bible has it that woman is the weaker vessel, therefore her inferior ways could easily let the Devil into the house, and...

Readers will buy this book because they’re intrigued by the sketches. They’ll read it because it’s a compelling story of lighthouse road trips with sidebars introducing a wealth of lighthouse information. This is a history of lighthouse building on the...

From their first performances to the release of their bestselling Black Album and beyond, this lavishly illustrated books charts the career of Metallica, the world's most iconic heavy metal band. Telling the history of Metallica through their tours, from...

Want to get to know Virginia, the gateway to the South and a state steeped in history? In the revised and updated third edition of Backroads & Byways of Virginia, you’ll find 19 itineraries for scenic drives, day trips, and longer adventures for the...

'This novel is genius . . . strange and superb . . . radiant and exhilarating' THE TELEGRAPH'A magnificent attempt to help us understand the mixture of optimism, self-defense, hope and delusion[needed] to make the monumental choice of whether or not to...

A determined reporter and a reluctant FBI agent face off against fascist elements in this gripping historical thriller set in World War II-era Boston from the multi-award-nominated author.Reporter Anne Lemire writes the Rumor Clinic, a newspaper column...

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by...

The first illustrated monograph on writer, journalist, and director Nora Ephron, the visionary behind When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You've Got MailNora Ephron at the Movies offers an unfiltered look at Ephron as a champion of the...

'These are some of the wildest, arresting, just plain brilliant short stories I've read in a long time.' - Roddy Doyle, author of The Woman Who Walked Into DoorsAfter a Dance is the compiled collection of short stories from acclaimed writer Bridget...

Timeless is an anthology of the most influential styles, looks, and garments from the past 200 years. Art and fashion historian Hayley Edwards-Dujardin offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at the history behind iconic garments, the designers who...

This special collector’s edition of the much-loved modern classic, The Gruffalo, is adapted from the miniature Queen Mary's Dolls' House edition at Windsor Castle. Beautifully packaged in a pocket-sized gift edition, with gold foil cover decoration.Take...

Crochet quick and easy amigurumi using the softest yarn. Designer Theresa’s Crochet Shop shares her love for the animal kingdom and chenille chunky weight yarn in 18 dazzling designs. Cute, cuddly and incredibly quick to make, chunky weight amigurumi are...

Jacques Martineau, Olivier Ducastel, Alain Guiraudie, Sebastien Lifshitz and Celine Sciamma. The films of these five major French directors exemplify queer cinema in the twenty-first century. Comprehensive in scope, Queer cinema in contemporary France...

In the years after independence, new art forms and practices flourished at the Casablanca École des Beaux-Arts, transforming the colonial relic into a zeitgeist of Moroccan modernism. Casablanca School artists, including Farid Belkahia, Mohammed Chebaa,...

In a time of windstorms and wildfires, Blue is a huge tree growing in an ancient forest. Blue�s best friend is Maisie-Grace, a girl with a terrible, beautiful secret. Not only can Maisie talk to trees, she has dreams and visions that come true, a...

Can we find religious inspiration in great atheist writing? It is a paradoxical challenge but an urgent one. The gap between secular and religious understandings of the world has become impossibly wide. It is damaging Christianity and cutting young...

In this stunning book, Isay Weinfeld, the photographer and architect behind the hit Instagram account @isayweinfeld presents a retrospective of years of whimsical photographs taken on Sunday walks through São Paulo that showcase his wit and eye for the...

The Best Teachings on Bible Prophecy—in One Compelling Volume As global unrest and societal shifts intensify, Bible prophecy offers us a shining beacon of clarity and hope. In a world that is descending deeper into darkness and confusion, it’s more vital...

Buses and Coaches in the West of Scotland is a photographic portrait by Scott Hutchinson of the public road transport scene from Oban into Ayrshire and Inverclyde, as well as Glasgow, in the last two decades. Following deregulation and the break-up of...

Little Matilda is a curious but lonely kitten eager to make a friend. She approaches some potential playmates, but none of them want to play with her. Will Matilda find a friend who is kind? Join Little Matilda as she learns to believe in herself and...

From award-winning Kinfolk founding art director Amanda Jane Jones, this curated collection of DIY typographic posters-color them, paint them, collage them, decorate them however you want!-offers affordable, unique artwork for your walls and is the...

A woman can't help falling for her best friend's brother in this first book in a new heartwarming Amish romance series.Lydia Shrock knows Jay Lapp dislikes her, but that won't stop her from asking him to volunteer for the Handiman Auction organized to...

These units were used by British Rail with the reopening of the Argyle Line, which ran under Glasgow Central high-level station. These services commenced from November 1979. The 314s initially worked the Argyle Line between Motherwell and Dalmuir. They...

There's never been a better time to be a Scotland fan. As the Scottish national team gears up for the European Championships, Ally McCoist will be following the Tarten Army around Germany in the hopes of a major heist.Ally will take the reader on an...

Australian International Pictures examines the concept and definition of Australian film in relation to a range of local, international and global practices and trends that blur neat categorisations of national cinema. Although international...

This book presents a multi-voice narrative of the history and significance of current contestations over the increasing prominence of expressive piety in Hui Muslim women’s mosques in central China. By drawing on a ‘Song Book’ of chants, collected from...

Elephant Herd is a vivid and captivating novel by the Taiwan-based Malaysian Chinese (Mahua) writer Zhang Guixing, whose distinctive style evokes the jungles of Southeast Asia. It is an atmospheric account of a Malaysian Chinese young man’s journey...

This guide appeals to both beginner to advanced quilters who enjoy designing and making quilts. Author Louise Papas includes sections on how to get started, choosing your fabric, and the tools you need including thread, needles, scissors, sandpaper...

Long ago in Ireland, there lived a boy called Fionn, who wanted to know everything. Fionn goes to live with the wisest man in Ireland, hoping to find answers to his many questions. But Finnegas has a secret. He knows how to get all the knowledge in the...

Whether using new fabrics or upcycling or repurposing an existing quilt, orphan blocks or fabric scraps, this book instructs you through each step of the process to handcraft a quilted jacket. You will learn to properly position blocks, add appliqué...

This guide is a must-have title for any hand stitcher's library. It's a beginner-friendly to advanced embroidery primer, with a stitch dictionary, instructions for successfully embroidering on footwear, and vibrant ideas for turning ordinary canvas shoes...

The land of Bryvania once faced a problem: too many adventurers, and not enough mythical beasts and dark wizards to provide the adventures to satisfy them. The problem was solved when the Baron Kaveshvill opened a purpose-built dungeon, the Warren. Full...

Koala Recycles offers a gentle introduction to the concept of recycling for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the concept of recycling. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to...

“She knew that if she didn’t say her piece, that flame would never be extinguished; even after death, it would continue raging.”The Running Flame opens with its protagonist in prison awaiting execution, desperate to give an account of her life. Yingzhi,...

Every kitchen has one. Location quite unknown In an unused cupboard, Hides a little phone. It can be disastrous when the youngest chefs try to follow directions in a cookbook. Terrible when they have a kitchen disaster. In three separate stories combined...

This book is jam-packed full of love –  a treasure for us two. It shows how much you mean to me . . . a gift from me to you! The perfect gift from family or friends, From the Heart is a novelty picture book that can be personalised with precious...

The long awaited sequel to the international best-seller, I Love You to the Moon and Back, now in a chunky board book format, with a beautiful and reassuring text, and stunning illustrations from Tim Warnes. With familiar and lovable bear characters...