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Extreme Fishing (Hardback)
Robson Green
EXTF
Robson Green is on a mission to discover the weird, the wonderful and the way-off-limits of the angling world, and in this comprehensive and brilliantly entertaining book he collates his findings for you to enjoy. From island-hopping in Canada to ice fishing in Alaska, and even facing crocodiles and octopuses in Australia, Extreme Fishing will take enthusiastic anglers to the ends of the earth alongside some of the finest in their field. Featuring exclusive material such as top locations, need-to-know tips and the very best (and worst) catches, this frank, funny and inspiring books charts plenty of extraordinary adventures and is a treat for fishermen everywhere.
Murder on the Home Front (Hardback)
Molly Lefebure
MOHF
One ordinary day, in an ordinary courtroom, forensic pathologist Dr Keith Simpson asks a keen young journalist to be his secretary. Although the horrors of secretarial work don't exactly appeal to Molly Lefebure, she's intrigued to find out just what goes on behind a mortuary door. Capable and curious, she quickly becomes indispensable to Dr Simpson as he meticulously pursues the truth. Accompanying him from sombre morgues to London's most gruesome crime scenes, Miss Molly observes and assists as he uncovers the dark and disturbing secrets that all murder victims keep. With a sharp sense of humour and a rebellious spirit, Molly tells her own remarkable true story here with warmth and wit, painting a vivid portrait of wartime London.
POIN
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, the hosts of BBC quiz show Pointless, take you through a journey of The 100 Most Pointless Things in the World in this book. A collection of the duo's musings on some of the most pointless things found in everyday modern life, the book is filled with play-along quiz questions and unlikely facts. It is the perfect blend of the obscure, the fascinating and the downright silly. It will appeal to any fan of the hit programme!
Monsters University (Hardback)
Disney Pixar
MUNI
5 years +
This full-colour padded hardback book is a delightfully fun accompaniment to Disney Pixar's Monsters University. Featuring Mike, Sulley and the whole Monsters, Inc. gang, fans of the original film and those young readers new to the lovable and hilarious monster characters will love meeting everyone in this fantastic story book that can be enjoyed endlessly both before and after they see the new blockbuster movie set for release this summer.
The Godfather Collection - 3 Books (collection)
Mario Puzo
PUZO
Giving you plenty of reading for your money, this utterly gripping set from master mafia storyteller Mario Puzo is a must-have for all fans of crime writing, and all those who have seen the classic film version of The Godfather. Forty years after its publication, this extraordinary novel has now been reissued alongside The Sicilian, its just-as-readable and equally as epic sequel, and the unforgettable The Last Don, which brilliantly portrays a corrupt and brutal world where crooked cops and desperate gamblers collide. Each of these classic novels are brimming with love, lust, loyalty, betrayal, violence and passion, and everything happens at a breakneck speed so you'll find them impossible to put down too. Puzo's American crime family sagas remain at the top of their game, and should be read by all enthusiasts of the genre.
TREM
'If you want to know what the human body can take, and why we must continue to push ourselves beyond the limit in the name of exploration, then read this book.' Professor Brian Cox
In anaesthetist Dr Kevin Fong's television programmes he has often demonstrated the impact of extremes on the human body by using his own body as a 'guinea pig'. So Dr Fong is well placed to share his experience of the sheer audacity of medical practice at extreme physiological limits, where human life is balanced on a knife edge.
Through gripping accounts of extraordinary events and pioneering medicine, Dr Fong explores how our body responds when tested by the extremes of heat and cold, vacuum and altitude, age and disease. He shows how science, technology and medicine have taken what was once lethal in the world and made it survivable.
This is not only a book about medicine, but also about exploration in its broadest sense - and about how, by probing the very limits of our biology, we may ultimately return with a better appreciation of how our bodies work, of what life is, and what it means to be human.
The Hunger Games Collection - 3 Books (collection)
Suzanne Collins
GAME
11 years +
Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games trilogy transports readers to a dystopian future world where teenagers are forced to take part in a deadly game to win favour for themselves and their village. When Katniss Everdeen becomes a contestant, she is convinced she won't return, but as she enters the life-or-death world of the televised game, she finds that she's stronger than she thought. Can she triumph against the odds and find a future for herself? Totally unputdownable, this series is a must for any young adult's bookshelf. Since the release of the first feature film starring Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Woody Harrelson, the trilogy has gained a whole new legion of fans and as we excitedly await the release of its sequel, Catching Fire, in November this year, now is the perfect time to immerse yourself in these action-packed adventures!
MOKO
Mock the Week's Only Book You'll Ever Need is an indispensable guide from the creators of the hit BBC show to life, the universe and beyond. Packed with the irreverent humour the programme is famous for, the book features a hilarious collection of brand-new gags and one-liners inspired by the show's improvised section. Among the topics covered are 'Bad Things to Hear in a Maternity Ward' and 'Unlikely School Reports'. A great book to dip in and out of throughout the summer and beyond.
Please be advised that this title contains some strong language.
Please be advised that this title contains some strong language.
Mike The Knight's Activity Collection - 3 Books (collection)
MTKS
3 years +
Set in a medieval world, knight-in-training Mike has been entertaining fans of CBeebies since 2011 and is loved by more and more children every day. In this brilliantly interactive 3-book Mike the Knight set, young children aged 3+ can use the full-colour stickers to decorate the bright and bold scenes on each page, use them to complete missions with Mike, and enjoy colouring in their favourite Glendragon characters and tackling the fun activities throughout. A charming collection that will be sure to keep your little knights and wizards busy for hours!
MCAR
This hilarious book from the Top Gear crew features a stylish red hardback cover and full-colour illustrations throughout. It really does make the ideal gift for any man looking to take on the modern world. Full of extraordinary and everyday survival tips, from how to be a Formula 1 driver to making a ham sandwich, this witty little book is full of banter that will entertain readers as they dip in and out of it and pick up some need-to-know info that solves literally everything. According to Richard, Jeremy and James, anyway. The ultimate manual for the ultimate 21st century male.
Food Glorious Food (Hardback)
GFOO
Accompanying the major ITV1 series fronted by Carol Vorderman, Food Glorious Food: Family Recipes for the Nation's Favourite Dishes includes over 100 recipes for a range of delicious meals. The recipes, all from members of the general public, are easy to follow and are accompanied by inspiring stories of their creation, as well as fascinating and revealing photographs from the recipe's creator and their family's archives. Among the recipes included are those for traditional favourites like Lancashire Hot Pot, Cornish Pasties and Bakewell Tart as well as fresh and quirky new ideas. With thoughtful reflections on Britain's food heritage included too, this is a great cookbook for those who love home cooking.
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.
Paul Hollywood's Bread (Hardback)
Paul Hollywood
PHOL
Following the hugely successful How to Bake, Paul Hollywood is back with a recipe book dedicated to bread making. Accompanying his primetime BBC television series, this stunning hardback features six chapters, each with five bread recipes and then further spin-off recipe ideas where Paul uses each different bread as the basis for a fantastic meal. The days of baking a beautiful loaf and then leaving it to go stale are over! From transforming the basic white bloomer into a picnic delight and using white chocolate and raspberry bread for an unbeatable summer pudding, to creating stilton and bacon rolls with a delicious celery soup and baking fluffy crumpets - the base for eggs Benedict, everything in this baking book is achievable and utterly delicious. With the expert guidance in Paul Hollywood's Bread, anyone can be a star baker!
The Fabulous Baker Brothers make a welcome return with Glorious British Grub, the inspiring new book to accompany their Channel 4 TV series. The boys are encouraging the great British public to embrace all-things British in their kitchens as they revitalise trusty British heartland cooking. Giving a tasty new edge to tired British classics like traditional pub grub, pies, fish 'n' chips and cream teas, the talented twosome transform old staples into delicious treats that are sure to fill the belly and warm the soul too! Fall back in love with the best of British food as the boys guide you through simple and sensational ways to uplift your family meals. With full-colour, tantalising pictures too, you'll just need to decide where to start...
The Hobbit (Paperback)
J. R. R. Tolkien
HOI2
9 years +
Likeable and unassuming hero Bilbo Baggins is unwittingly caught up in an epic adventure in one of the most imaginative and captivating children's classics ever written. Although Bilbo sets out on his quest for a dragon's gold rather reluctantly, as he is a cautious hobbit who likes a quiet life, his journey helps him find courage, strength and hidden resources that are sure to inspire readers young and old. The Hobbit is a fantastic book for confident readers aged 9+, but it's also a great book for parents to read aloud to their child at bedtime. Now also an award-winning movie.
The Millennium Trilogy Collection - 3 books (collection)
Stieg Larsson
TATT
Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy changed the face of crime fiction and firmly asserted Scandinavian literature at the forefront when The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was first released in 2005. A global craze for the dark and very distinct genre followed and remains phenomenally popular today. This bestselling series is a thoroughly engrossing must-read for anyone gripped by fast-paced and shocking storytelling and our great value set offers the trilogy in its entirety. Starring a superb and wholly original heroine, Lisbeth Salander, and an unbeatable cast of brilliantly imagined, unique and totally unhinged criminals, Larsson's masterpieces are not for the faint-hearted, but need to be read by everyone!
Is it Just Me? (Hardback)
Miranda Hart
IIJM
Queen of comedy Miranda Hart has put together her ideas on how to deal with life's trials and tribulations in Is It Just Me?, a hilarious hardback that is sure to appeal to her legion of fans and anyone who loves her hit BBC sitcom. In the book, Britain's favourite comedienne Miranda looks back on her own wealth of awkward experiences to offer some much-needed caution and advice on a range of topics. From dealing with the hazards that accompany sitting elegantly on a bar stool, to using chopsticks and pretending to understand the banking crisis and pedicures, this book is great fun from beginning to end and packed with the humour you've come to expect from Miranda.
Disney Princesses Collection - 8 Books (collection)
DISP
7 years +
Eight fantastic chapter books starring the ever-popular Disney princesses - perfect for getting girls aged 7 and over enchanted by reading! Brilliant easy-to-read typeface, eye-catching illustrations and the recognisable characters combine to provide an exciting reading adventure for youngsters. The books have been uniquely designed for primary-aged children who are beginning to develop their reading confidence and the engaging stories are broken down into manageable chapters, so children can feel a real sense of achievement when they complete each section. With the much-loved princesses at their heart, including Belle and Ariel, this collection will delight Disney fans over and over again.
Skylanders Book of Elements: Fire and Water (Paperback)
FWQ2
7 years +
Discover the hidden secrets of "Fire and Water": two of the vital Elements that make up the incredible world of the Skylanders. Featuring stories, trivia and bags of info on Skylands heroes including Flameslinger, Eruptor, Slam Bam and the legendary Gill Grunt.
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.
