Super-cute Felting (Paperback)
Laura Howard
SUPC
Laura Howard presents a wide range of simple but striking felt projects in Super-cute Felting: 35 Step-by-step Projects to Make and Give. From accessories including pretty brooches, necklaces and scarves to gifts and homeware including fruity pincushions, coasters and tea cosies, there's something for everyone in this lively book. There are also creative decorating ideas for Christmas, Halloween and Easter. Suitable for all levels of felt crafter, every design comes with clear step-by-step instructions and there is also a helpful techniques section to explain all the stitches and skills required to make the projects. Super-cute Felting is a must-have book for anyone with an appreciation of adorable, hand-crafted objects.
Moranthology (Hardback)
Caitlin Moran
CMOR
Possibly the only drawback about the bestselling "How To Be A Woman" was that its author, Caitlin Moran, was limited to pretty much one subject: being a woman. "Moranthology" is proof that Caitlin can actually be 'quite chatty' about many other things, including cultural, social and political issues which are usually the province of learned professors, or hot-shot wonks - and not a woman who once, as an experiment, put a wasp in a jar, and got it stoned. These other subjects include: Caffeine; Ghostbusters; Being Poor; Twitter; Caravans; Obama; Wales; Marijuana Addiction; Paul McCartney; The Welfare State; Sherlock; David Cameron Looking Like Ham; Amy Winehouse; Elizabeth Taylor's Eyes; Michael Jackson's Funeral; 'The Big Society'; Big Hair; Nutter-letters; Failed Nicknames; Wolverhampton'; Squirrels' Testicles; Sexy Tax; Binge-drinking; Chivalry; Rihanna's Cardigan; Boris Johnson - Albino Shag-hound; Party Bags; Hot People; Transsexuals; The Gay Moon Landings; and My Own, Untimely Death.
Cute and Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes (Paperback)
Nicki Trench
EYCR
Cute and Easy Crocheted Baby Clothes will help you make adorable clothes and accessories for both babies and toddlers. Among the accessories featured are blankets, coat hangers and stuffed toys. The 35 projects featured in the book are suitable for boys and girls aged up to three years old and have easy-to-follow crochet patterns that are suitable for both beginners and experts. There is also an extensive techniques section that provides clear step-by-step instructions on how to do all the stitches. The ideal book for anyone interested in crafts, the projects featured here will keep your little one looking adorable and feeling comfortable throughout the winter.
Life of Pi (Hardback)
Yann Martel
OFPI
After the tragic sinking of a cargo ship, one solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild, blue Pacific ocean. The crew of the surviving vessel consists of a hyena, a zebra with a broken leg, a female orang-utan, a 450-pound Royal Bengal tiger named Richard Parker and Pi, a 16-year-old Indian boy. Written by Yann Martel and the winner of the Man Booker Prize upon its release, Life of Pi is one of the most extraordinary and best-loved works of contemporary fiction in recent years. An epic journey of adventure and discovery, the modern classic has now been made into a major film, directed by Ang Lee and starring Suraj Sharma.
Carola Dunn Collection - 3 Books (collection)
Carola Dunn
CADN
This collection brings together a trio of Regency Romance novels from Carola Dunn, the bestselling author of the Daisy Dalrymple series. Packed with wealthy heirs, aristocracy, high society, heroism, dashing good looks and a generous sprinkling of fiercely independent young women, these books offer the perfect antidote to the winter blues. Each book is perfectly evoked with period detail and Carola Dunn brilliantly weaves traditional romance into carefully drawn backgrounds to provide wonderful slices of romantic fiction.
Kirstie's Vintage Home (Hardback)
Kirstie Allsopp
SOPP
An accompaniment to the hit Channel 4 series, popular presenter Kirstie Allsopp will help you transform your home from shabby to chic in Kirstie's Vintage Home. In the book, Kirstie looks to the past for inspiration and creates handmade things that are truly unique and beautiful. Reusing, restoring and upcycling, she shows how to transform vintage fabrics, furniture and other everyday things into modern-day treasures using a range of crafting skills. Packed with practical techniques that can be adapted to suit your own objects and furniture, all the information you need is in here to create a vintage look for your own home.
ICTM
A large and beautifully illustrated edition of Jennifer Worth's bestselling memoir Call the Midwife, this hardback would make a fantastic gift for any fan of the book or popular BBC adaptation starring Jessica Raine, Miranda Hart, Pam Ferris and Vanessa Redgrave. Focusing on the nuns and midwives who brought so many babies into the world during the 1950s, the book includes photographs of the Docklands, the families, housing, health service and food of the time. A perfect insight into how life was lived during this era, this is a beautiful addition that really brings 1950s' London to life.
The Garden in Art (Hardback)
Debra N. Mancoff
GART
The Garden in Art is a truly beautiful book where acclaimed art historian Debra N. Mancoff reveals the many different ways in which artists from all periods of history - from Ancient Egypt through to the present day - have employed the motif of the garden. A wonderful gift for both gardeners and art lovers alike, it features more than 200 illustrations of both renowned and lesser-known works and explores topics such as working gardens, the garden through the seasons and artists' gardens. An absorbing read, the book also features a detailed timeline of garden artwork and a suggested list of gardens to visit.
The Food of Morocco (Hardback)
Paula Wolfert
FOOM
Paula Wolfert's The Food of Morocco is the definitive book on Moroccan cuisine. It contains more than 200 authentic recipes, all with clear instructions and detailed notes. From Spiced Hariria (the classic soup made with lentils and chickpeas) to Chicken with Tangy Preserved Lemon and Olives, there's something for all tastes. Other classical Moroccan delicacies featured include bowls or aromatic soup, spicy sauces and tender grilled kebabs. Beautiful, authorative and beguiling, this gorgeous hardback cookbook will show you how to create delicious Moroccan food.
ANTO
One half of the Two Greedy Italians, Antonio Carluccio has established his place as the leading proponent of Italian cookery and this book is the seminal work that every home cook interested in Italian food should follow. Beautifully simple and bursting with flavour, Antonio has collected his favourite recipes from seven of his bestselling cookbooks into one stunning volume that should definitely take pride of place in your kitchen. With easy-to-follow recipes, this unique culinary journey covers every aspect of the Italian meal from antipasti to dolci and features mouth-watering dishes from each of Italy's distinct regions. It is packed with stunning photographs and infused with Antonio's characteristic voice and style.
DTTM
Dance to the Musicals by Arlene Phillips is a great way to get fit and have fun at the same time. With ten dance routines set to toe-tapping show numbers, this helps make dancing a hugely pleasurable and rewarding experience. Illustrated with step-by-step instructions, the extensive hardback book also includes a free DVD that showcases four of the dances.
Knitted Farm Animals (Paperback)
Sarah Keen
KFAM
From Sarah Keen, Knitted Farm Animals provides you with a collection of farmyard animals to knit from scratch, each with its own distinct and humorous character. All the original knitting patterns are accompanied by a comprehensive technique section that covers all the necessary know-how you'll need to create these fun and adorable animals. Great for beginners at knitting and also inspiring for more advanced crafters, the 15 patterns are clearly laid out alongside comprehensive techniques and there are stunning photographs to showcase each charming animal.
Joanne Harris Collection - 3 Books (collection)
Joanne Harris
JHAS
Joanne Harris has received huge critical and commercial acclaim for her wonderful novel Chocolat, a book that was adapted into a very successful film starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche. This delightful novel is brought together with two other very fine reads, Blackberry Wine and Five Quarters of the Orange, in this fantastic set. Clever, funny and consistently well-spun stories that deserve your attention.
Annie Bell's Baking Bible (Hardback)
Annie Bell
BKGB
Award-winning food writer Annie Bell's Baking Bible is a beautifully illustrated book that features over 200 triple-tested recipes that you'll want to make over and over again. In the baking book, Annie explains how to produce perfect results every time, whether you're baking sponge cakes, biscuits, brownies, muffins or meringues. With sweet treats and easy-to-follow recipes for all occasions - from kids' parties to Christmas celebrations - this is a book that will prove essential when it comes to baking!
The Upholsterer's Handbook (Paperback)
Nicole Fulton
UPHO
The Upholsterer's Handbook is the ideal guide for anyone considering upholstery as a hobby. The projects featured in the book range from simple seats to more complex items such as button-back chairs. Various styles of furniture are covered, from classic and elegant to more contemporary styled and designer pieces. A practical and inspirational book written by Nicole Fulton and Stuart Weston, it also features sumptuous photography from Roger Dixon and beautiful technical illustrations, as well as a directory of suppliers.
Diane Chamberlain Collection - 3 books (collection)
Diane Chamberlain
CHAM
These three superb novels come from Diane Chamberlain, a talented author who will make you stop, think and question the world around you. Ideal for fans of Jodi Picoult, in the books Chamberlain invites you to consider some of the biggest decisions you could ever make in life, ensuring that you will find yourself pulled into the stories, rooting for the heroines while agonising with them when things go wrong. Pacy, thought-provoking and compelling, the books are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat! Breaking the Silence is a heart-breaking novel about a woman trying to find out the truth behind her husband's suicide, while The Midwife's Confession examines the effects of truth and lies and Before the Storm examines just how far a mother would go to protect her son...
Gu Chocolate Cookbook (Hardback)
Gu
GUBO
Famous for their irresistible collection of decadently delightful and joyfully simple desserts, aficionados of Gu can now get their chocolate fix whenever they want with this amazing Chocolate Cookbook. The book has recipes for a wide range of delicious choc-filled goodies, from teatime treats and desserts to savoury dishes and midnight feasts. Among the tasty treats included are everything from Milk Chocolate Truffles to a Baked White Chocolate Cheesecake with Sweet Chutney. From the treats you know and love to extremist recipes for those who can't get enough, this book really is a chocoholic's dream!
Christine Granville was one of Britain's most daring and highly decorated special agents. More glamorous, more fearless and more exotic than any heroine dreamed up in fiction, Christine skied into occupied Poland, served in Egypt and was parachuted behind enemy lines in France. Clare Mulley's The Spy Who Loved: the Secrets and Lives of Christine Granville, Britain's First Female Special Agent of WWII provides an intriguing insight into this momentous career, showing how her courage and wit saved the lives of many and how, extraordinarily, her own life was not lost to the war effort but to an obsessed colleague...
UNCO
When a masterpiece painting is stolen from old-fashioned philanthropist Duncan Monrowe, Isabel Dalhousie enters into negotiations with the shadowy figures who are in search of a ransom. A case where the heroes and villains should be obvious turns murky and the list of those who desire the painting, or the money, quickly lengthens. It turns out that morals are like clouds: complex, changeable and tricky to get a firm grip on. The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds is the ninth bestseller starring Isabel from Alexander McCall Smith, the author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series, and is sure to delight anyone who has read the bestselling author's previous work.
The Twelve Knits of Christmas (Paperback)
Fiona Gable
TKOC
Now as well as singing the song, you can knit the characters. The Twelve Knits of Christmas brings together 12 charming knitting patterns for making all of the objects, birds, and people mentioned in the song and a beautifully illustrated book containing the words for each verse. Children will love to play with your knitted creations as you sing along together. And the projects can double up as Christmas decorations around your home, centering on the colourful and easy-to-assemble cardboard pear tree tucked into the back of the book.
