• Bluey: Christmas Eve with Verandah Santa

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    Celebrate Christmas with Bluey!

    It’s Christmas Eve and Bluey, Bingo and Muffin can’t wait to open their presents. But Bluey’s dad reminds them that no peeking or no presents! So, they decide to play a game called Verandah Santa to practice no peeking. What will Santa bring them?

    Join Bluey as she learns the true meaning of being good for Christmas.

    Want more Bluey? Also available:
    Bluey: Daddy Putdown
    Bluey: Goodnight Fruit Bat
    Bluey: Camping

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    £4.00£6.99
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot (Book 16) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 16)

    08

    GREG HEFFLEY AND SPORTS JUST DON’T MIX.
    After a disastrous competition at school, Greg decides that he’s officially retired from ANY kind of sport! That is, until his mom persuades him to give it one more go and makes Greg reluctantly agree to sign up for basketball.

    Tryouts are a MESS, and Greg is sure he won’t make the cut. But he unexpectedly lands a spot on the worst team.

    As Greg and his new teammates start the season, their chances of winning even a single game look slim. But in sports, anything can happen. When everything is on the line and the ball is in Greg’s hands, will he rise to the occasion? Or will he blow his big shot?

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    £4.00£7.99
  • Read with Oxford: Stages 1-2: Julia Donaldson’s Songbirds: My Phonics Story Collection

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    With a focus on building phonics skills, this Read with Oxford Stages 1-2: Songbirds Story Collection contains 12 fun phonics stories to provide perfect practice for beginner readers.

    Read what life is like being small with Bob Bug, find out who is top cat and much more! The kit also contains colourful stickers, and an alphabet chart to reward, motivate and build confidence. Tips for reading together explain the sounds that each story focuses on and identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the most out of the collection.

    Former Children’s Laureate and author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love of reading.

    Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading resources to build your child’s reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let’s get them flying!

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    £9.09£12.99
  • Would you rather? Animals: A fun-filled family game book (National Geographic Kids)

    08

    Silly scenarios and questions for guaranteed family fun!

    Have fun with family and friends with this interactive game book, bursting with 200 side-splittingly funny scenarios, silly choices and thought-provoking questions all about animals. With no right or wrong answers, it’s the game that everyone will enjoy!

    Would you rather have fur or scales?
    A mighty roar or a deadly snap?
    Fly high like a vulture or dive deep like a whale?

    Jam-packed with brain-busting animal facts and tons of colourful photos it is sure to get conversations going and bring out some hilarious answers!

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    £6.50£6.99
  • Magnetic Let’s Play Diggers

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    Use the magnetic play pieces to complete each colourful construction scene for interactive fun!

    • From rollers and mixers to dumper trucks and bulldozers, young children will enjoy matching the colourful magnetic play pieces to the simple story.
    • Screen-free entertainment for car, train or plane journeys or a mess-free rainy day activity.
    • When play is over the magnetic play pieces can be neatly stored in the special compartment on the inside back cover of the book.

    “These books are the best. We’ve bought so many for different little people. The stories are engaging and the pages and the magnetic pieces are good quality.” – Amazon Customer Review

    “Magnets are a great size and easy to use. A fabulous gift for a little one.” – Amazon Customer Review

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    £6.35£6.99
  • Superworm

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    Meet the wiggliest, squiggliest superhero in the world in the funny picture book by the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog.

    “Superworm is super-long.

    Superworm is super-strong.

    Watch him wiggle! See him squirm!

    Hip, hip, hooray for SUPERWORM!”

    Super-long and super-strong, Superworm is always on hand to help animals and insects in need.

    From rescuing Baby Toad from a busy road or fishing Beetle out of a well – do not fear, Superworm is here!

    But who will come to Superworm’s rescue, when he’s captured by the wicked Wizard Lizard and Crow?

    Luckily, all of Superworm’s friends have a cunning plan…

    • Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
    • The fabulously funny bestseller from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator
    • Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
    • Friendship, bravery, teamwork and everyday heroism are at the heart of this story
    • From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films
    • The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
    • Look out for The Baddies, the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

    Praise for Superworm

    ‘The energetic rhyme will keep the audience squirming with pleasure’ Observer

    ‘Riotous rhyme and glorious illustrations’ Irish Daily Mail

    ‘There are lessons here about friendship and the effectiveness of joint action, but it’s the sheer imaginative force of Donaldson’s jaunty rhyming narrative and Scheffler’s brilliantly funny illustrations that will have this book wriggling into your affections’ Herald

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    Superworm

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  • The Invisible String: 1

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    With over 400,000 copies sold, this accessible, bestselling picture book phenomenon about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed a generation of readers–children and adults alike–and has been updated with new illustrations and an afterword from the author. Now available in paperback for the first time!

    Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two children that they’re all connected by an invisible string. “That’s impossible!” the children insist, but still they want to know more: “What kind of string?” The answer is the simple truth that binds us all: An Invisible String made of love. Even though you can’t see it with your eyes, you can feel it deep in your heart, and know that you are always connected to the ones you love. Does everybody have an Invisible String? How far does it reach? Does it ever go away? This heartwarming picture book for all ages explores questions about the intangible yet unbreakable connections between us, and opens up deeper conversations about love.

    Recommended and adopted by parenting blogs, bereavement support groups, hospice centers, foster care and social service agencies, military library services, church groups, and educators, The Invisible String offers a very simple approach to overcoming loneliness, separation, or loss with an imaginative twist that children easily understand and embrace, and delivers a particularly compelling message in today’s uncertain times. This special paperback edition includes includes vibrant new illustrations and an introduction from the author.

    “This book is a beautiful way to begin to try, as parents, to instill in children the impenetrable power of the heart, the energy of love, and the flow that can be felt from the grace in every moment.” –Tony Robbins

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    £6.99
  • No More Nappies: A Potty-Training Book (Campbell Big Steps, 2)

    08

    Gold Winner of the Junior Design Awards Best Baby Books 0-2 Years.

    The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In No More Nappies, meet Millie and Mo – two adorable toddlers who are ready to ditch their nappies and learn how to use the potty.

    Follow the ups and downs of their potty-training journey brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful potty-training tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, No More Nappies is a brilliant way to introduce potty-training in a fun and relatable way.

    For more toddler tips read I’m Not Sleepy: Helping Toddlers Go To Sleep and I’m Starting Nursery.

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    £6.48£6.99
  • Paddington’s Christmas Post: The perfect Christmas gift!

    08

    Based on the original stories by Michael Bond, a funny, festive Paddington adventure with real mail to open and enjoy!

    This funny interactive picture book follows Paddington as he does his best to help the Brown family get ready for a very special Christmas. Open the five envelopes inside and find an Advent calendar, Paddington’s home-made Christmas card to Aunt Lucy, a bear-shaped Christmas tree decoration . . . and more!

    Paddington is looking forward to Christmas, and from making cards to writing to Santa there is certainly a lot to keep him busy!

    Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted children all over the world for more than sixty-five years.

    Michael Bond’s book ‘Paddington’s Easter Egg Hunt’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 03-04-2023.

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    £7.00£12.99
  • The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence (The Breakfast Club Adventures, 1)

    08

    Dive into an exciting and mysterious adventure full of fun-filled friendships, fantastical creatures and incredible investigations by the #1 bestselling author Marcus Rashford!

    Inspired by Marcus’s own experiences growing up, The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Beast Beyond the Fence is the first fiction book by England International footballer, child-poverty campaigner and bestselling author Marcus Rashford MBE.

    Written with children’s author Alex Falase-Koya it’s packed with tons of illustrations by Marta Kissi, making it the perfect book for children aged 8-11.

    There’s something fishy going on at school . . .

    When twelve-year-old Marcus kicks his favourite football over the school fence, he knows he’s never getting it back. Nothing that goes over that wall ever comes back. But when Marcus gets a mysterious note inviting him to join the Breakfast Club Investigators, he is soon pulled into an exciting adventure with his new mates Stacey, Lise and Asim to find out what is lurking on the other side of the fence – and get his football back!

    Don’t miss the Breakfast Club Investigators next adventure in The Breakfast Club Adventures: The Ghoul in the School!

    ‘Breakfast Club guaranteed I had the best possible start to my day and welcomed me with open arms. It wasn’t just about food. It was about forming friendships, about togetherness, about escape. It was where some of my greatest memories were made. I want to capture that feeling in my debut fiction book.’ – Marcus Rashford MBE

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    £3.60£6.99
  • The Highway Rat

    08

    The rollicking adventurous picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog.

    ‘Give me your buns and your biscuits!
    Give me your chocolate eclairs!
    For I am the Rat of the highway,
    and the Rat Thief never shares!’

    Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel – he even steals his own horse’s hay.

    Will he finally meet his comeuppance, in the form of a cunning duck?

    • Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
    • A fabulous, rollicking rhyme, in the style of the famous Alfred Noyes poem, ‘The Highwayman’, from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator
    • Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
    • Adventure, friendship and learning to be kind are at the heart of this story
    • The Highway Rat has been adapted into a popular animated film starring voices from David Tennant (Highway Rat), Nina Sosanya (Duck), Rob Brydon (Horse), Tom Hollander (Squirrel) and Frances de la Tour (Rabbit)
    • The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
      • Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

      Praise for The Highway Rat:

      ‘A classic picture book . great to read aloud’ BBC Radio 4 ‘Front Row’ ‘Donaldson’s ear for rhyme is unequalled and Scheffler’s busy, funny illustrations make this ideal for reading aloud’ Daily Mail

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  • Bluey: Bluey and Friends Little Library

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    Learn more about Bluey’s friends in this cute collection of stories.

    Find out which friend is the funniest, the best at hiding or seeking and so much more.

    This little library collection is squeezed full of fun facts about Bluey’s favourite friends, a great read for little fans of the TV series.

    Want a bit more of Bluey? Also available:
    Bluey: Little Library
    Bluey: Grannies
    Bluey: Typewriter
    Bluey: Bob Bilby

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    £5.99
  • The Christmas Pig: The No.1 bestselling festive tale from J.K. Rowling

    08

    One boy and his toy are about to change everything…

    Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve, something terrible happens – DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life… even toys. And Jack’s newest toy – the Christmas Pig (DP’s annoying replacement) – has a daring plan: Together they’ll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known…

    A heart-warming, page-turning adventure about one child’s love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with, from one of the world’s greatest storytellers.

    A gorgeous gift, featuring 9 black and white spreads and decorative inside art from renowned illustrator, Jim Field.

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    £5.50£10.99
  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde (Book 17) (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, 17)

    08

    In Diper Överlöde, book 17 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks.

    When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick’s band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn’t realize what he’s getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members, and money troubles are all part of the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle.

    Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick’s band be a diper överlöde?

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    £6.50£12.99
  • The Oak Tree: a dazzling picture book, by Julia Donaldson, author of Zog and Stick Man

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    Watch a thousand years unfold in the life of one magnificent tree!

    A thousand years ago, a tiny acorn fell to the ground. As the years pass, it grows . . . and GROWS into an enormous oak tree!

    As the centuries sweep by, children play games around the tree. Families dance about it. A fleeing king even hides inside its hollow trunk!

    The tree gives food and shelter to a host of animals, from squirrels and badgers to birds and beetles.

    After a thousand years, the ancient tree finally falls in a storm – but a new acorn sprouts, and the cycle of life begins all over again.

    • The tree’s magical life story is brought to life in Julia Donaldson’s rich, dramatic rhyme.
    • Victoria Sandøy’s gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture the changing seasons, and the people and wildlife that pass by
    • Children will love spotting all the creatures in the pictures, and seeing the games children play around the tree
    • This is a book that encourages us all to look more closely at nature, and to appreciate the wonder of our ancient trees.
    • The final pages of the book contain extra fascinating facts about oak trees and the animals that depend on them.

    Praise for The Christmas Pine, also by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandøy:

    “Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things close to Julia’s heart: the power of children and song” Good Housekeeping

    Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children’s books ever written.

    She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most celebrated children’s writer in Britain today.

    Many of Julia Donaldson’s beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas.

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    £7.50£12.99
  • POKEMON: How to Draw: An official Pokémon drawing book – perfect for arty kids who are fans of Pikachu and his friends

    08

    Become a Pokémon drawing expert in this ultimate step-by-step guide!

    Want to become a Pokémon drawing expert? Then look no further!

    This ultimate How to Draw includes simple, step-by-step instructions for creating masterpieces of classic characters from every Pokémon region – from Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, and of course, Pikachu! Also featuring new characters for the Galar Region.

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    £9.19£9.99
  • Tabby McTat: 1

    08

    The heart-warming picture book from the number one bestselling author and illustrator of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog.

    “Me, you and the old guitar.
    How perfectly, perfectly happy we are.
    MEEE-EW and the old guitar.
    How PURRRR-fectly happy we are!”

    Tabby McTat is purr-fectly happy, singing along all day with Fred the busker.

    But when Fred gives chase to a thief, the two are separated.

    Will they ever find each other again?

    • Shiny foil highlights on the cover makes this a special gift for toddlers
    • A heartwarming and charming story from the UK’s number one picture book author and illustrator
    • Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
    • Friendship and loyalty are at the heart of this story
    • Perfect for cat lovers!
    • From the creators of The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Zog, which have all been made into animated films
    • The Smeds and the Smoos is on BBC One at Christmas with voice artists including Bill Bailey (comedian and Strictly winner), Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton), Sally Hawkins (Paddington movies) and Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey).
    • Look out for The Baddies the wickedly funny new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

    Praise for Tabby McTat:

    ‘Absolutely purr-fect’ The Times

    ‘Scheffler’s detailed drawings have an optimistic allure and Donaldson’s soothing rhymes make this perfect for bedtime’ Daily Telegraph

    ‘It has the same old fashioned, long-lasting magic as Mary Poppins; and it’s also absolutely accurate about the real nature of cats’ The Times

    ‘Donaldson’s lovely bounding rhymes make Tabby McTat a pleasure to read out loud to children of three or four and up. Scheffler’s richly detailed illustrations are warm and witty’ FT

    ‘Donaldson’s rhythmic text carries the reader through this urban fairytale of friendship, singing – and kittens’ Yorkshire Post

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    £4.00£7.99

    Tabby McTat: 1

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  • The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas: The most magical children’s adventure story for 2023. An innovative ‘musical novel’ and the perfect gift!

    08

    Dive in to this funny and debut heart-warming magical (and musical!) adventure from star of stage and screen, Matt Lucas – a festive modern classic for young readers of 8-12!

    ‘Nearly as good as one of my books’ – David Walliams

    Leo LOVES Christmas.
    And this Christmas needs to be absolutely perfect, because it’s the first one without Mum. Only it all keeps going wrong!

    🧚💡 The fairylights are in a tangle
    🎅✏️ The Christmas cards aren’t finished
    🎄 The tree isn’t decorated
    🍰 And the Christmas cakes have all been destroyed!

    Soon Leo decides he’s had enough – he makes a heartfelt wish that it would all GO AWAY.

    Then Leo wakes up on what SHOULD be Christmas Day – and it’s gone!! All of Christmas! But Leo isn’t going to let it escape that easily . . .

    Join Leo as he sets out on a mission to undo his wish and get Christmas back in the brand-new festive classic by bestselling author Matt Lucas.

    Home Alone meets A Christmas Carol in a hilarious adventure with a big dollop of festive magic. Funny, sensitive and emotional in all the best ways, this warm and seasonal family story touches ever so gently on childhood grief but is wrapped up in a chaotic and heart-warming adventure.

    Listen to over 20 original songs, written and recorded by Matt to accompany the story, bringing the joy of a musical to book form!

    Matt Lucas’ book ‘The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 25-09-2023.

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    £7.00£12.99
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Chalice of the Gods: (A BRAND NEW PERCY JACKSON ADVENTURE) (Percy Jackson and The Olympians, 6)

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    The original hero. A brand-new adventure.

    Percy Jackson has saved the world multiple times – battling monsters, Titans, even giants – but these days the modern-day son of Poseidon is hoping for a regular final year at school.

    Too bad the Greek gods have other plans, and three new quests for Percy to complete.

    First up: the cupbearer of the gods, Ganymede, is missing his golden chalice. Not only is this embarrassing (why do the gods keep losing their magical items?), it’s also potentially disastrous. One sip from the cup will turn any mortal into a powerful god. And the old gods do not take kindly to newbies.

    Can Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover find the chalice before it falls into the wrong hands? And even if they do, will they be able to resist its awesome power. . .?

    Readers new to the Percy Jackson universe and long-time fans will love this epic adventure – full of legendary heroes, mythical creatures, ancient Greek gods and enduring friendship – from the global bestseller Rick Riordan.

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    £9.00£16.99
  • We’re Going on a Sleigh Ride: A Lift-the-Flap Adventure (The Bunny Adventures)

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    **A Christmas treat – Daily Mail**
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    THE BUNNY ADVENTURES: OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD!
    DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES
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    We’re going on a sleigh ride,
    HO! HO! HO!
    Can you find the hidden gifts?
    Whoosh! Off we go!

    Ho! Ho! Ho! Climb aboard Santa’s sleigh and join the fun as four bunnies set off on a thrilling festive adventure. With ten presents to find hidden under the flaps, it’s an action-packed treasure hunt! You’ll need to watch out for the obstacles along the way – snowy clouds, church spires, flocks of flying geese – and help the sleigh back to the North Pole in time for Christmas!

    The perfect Christmas gift, full of festive fun and winter magic, from the bestselling author of We’re Going on an Elf Chase.
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    The Bunny Adventures series is the perfect collection for young children, full of exciting adventures, fun lift-the-flap pages, and made of very sturdy paper for little hands. Collect them all for a wonderful gift to be read, re-read, and treasured for years to come.
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    £4.00£7.99
  • Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: MinaLima Edition: Minalima Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter, 1)

    08

    An irresistible new edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone created with ultra-talented designers MinaLima, the design magicians behind the gorgeous visual graphic style of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. J.K. Rowling’s complete and unabridged text is accompanied by MinaLima’s handsome colour illustrations on nearly every page, superb design, and eight exclusive interactive paper-engineered elements – including Harry’s Hogwarts letter, the magical entrance to Diagon Alley, a sumptuous feast in the Great Hall of Hogwarts and more.

    Designed and illustrated by the iconic house of MinaLima – best known for establishing the graphic design of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films – this is the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans and a beautiful addition to any collector’s bookshelf, enticing readers of all ages to discover the Harry Potter novels all over again.

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    £23.35£32.00
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Dr. Seuss)

    08

    The timeless Christmas classic from the iconic Dr. Seuss! Read this favourite story of joy, love and acceptance anytime, anywhere!

    “The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season!
    Now, please don’t ask why. No one quite knows the reason…”

    With a heart two sizes too small, the Grinch is the meanest creature you’ll ever meet. He hates Christmas and the whole festive season. But when he hatches a dastardly plot to steal Christmas, he’s in for a big surprise!

    With hilarious rhymes and beautiful illustrations, this classic seasonal story has become a favourite for good reason and teaches readers the true meaning of Christmas.

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    £4.00£7.99
  • What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas: The Perfect Christmas Gift

    08

    Packed full of fun, What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas is a perfect gift for the festive season from the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.

    In a big old house, the ladybird is visiting her friend the spider for the festive season. But those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to no good again. They have a devious plan – to steal the children’s Christmas presents from their stockings! It’s a good thing that the clever little ladybird has overheard their awful plotting, and she has a cunning plan to make sure they don’t get away with it.

    The fifth title in the Number One bestselling series from the award-winning team of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, which has been enjoyed by over four million children worldwide.

    Enjoy more perfect picture books from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks including The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn and other exciting adventures from the What the Ladybird Heard series.

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    £4.00£7.99
  • Roald Dahl Collection 16 Books Box Set

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    With striking new artwork to celebrate the Roald Dahl 100 celebrations and a keepsake slipcase featuring Quentin Blake’s iconic illustrations, this 16-book collection brings together all the classic children’s novels from the one and only Roald Dahl. Matilda, Going Solo, The Giraffe And The Pelly And Me, George’s Marvellous Medicine, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Magic Finger, Esio Trot, Boy Tales Of Childhood, Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator, The BFG, The Witches, The Twits, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, James And The Giant Peach, Danny The Champion Of The World, Billy And The Minpins

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    £32.95£104.84
  • Where’s Grogu?: A Star Wars: The Mandalorian Search and Find Activity Book

    08
    The search is on! Can you find GROGU and THE MANDALORIAN as you explore a galaxy far, far away?

    In the wake of the Empire’s fall, Imperial leader Moff Gideon has a bounty out on the mysterious Force wielding Child. As a bounty hunter, it is your mission to track down and retrieve The Child from the galaxy’s most notorious outlaws: the Mandalorian, Greef Karga, Kuiil and IG-11. But be wary, the Mandalorian, Din Djarin, is a notorious bounty hunter himself, so Mando and his crew will not be easy to find!

    Star Wars fans of all ages will enjoy journeying to Nevarro, Tatooine, Arvala-7 and other locations throughout the galaxy in this interactive search-and-find.

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    £4.50£7.99
  • On the Farm: A Push, Pull, Slide Book (Campbell Axel Scheffler, 8)

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    Little ones can join in the fun On the Farm by pulling out the sliders, moving the animals and making all the different noises! Quack along with the ducks, moo with the cows and neigh with the horses.

    Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Axel Scheffler. On the Farm has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Toy Guide.

    Discover more animal books from the illustrator of The Gruffalo with In the Jungle and Lizzy the Lamb.

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    £4.00£6.99
  • The Baddies: the wickedly funny picture book from the creators of Zog and Stick Man, now available in paperback!

    08

    “Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the Lennon and McCartney of children’s publishing” Sunday Times

    This fabulous picture book from superstar author and illustrator Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is a riot of slapstick fun and silliness.

    The Baddies are the meanest, nastiest ghost, witch and troll in the land.

    They just adore being bad, and fight over who is the worst.

    When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can’t wait to scare her out of her wits.

    But the little girl quickly shows them that you don’t have to be big to be brave, and baddies don’t always win.

    • A brilliant paperback edition for new and old fans alike
    • Perfect read-aloud rhyming text and stunning pictures on every page with lots of details to spot
    • Julia and Axel are the team that have created picture book favourites such as The Gruffalo, Stick Man, Zog and The Smeds and The Smoos – all of which have been made into animated films premiering on BBC1 Christmas Day

    More praise for The Baddies:

    ‘[The Baddies] is every bit as charming and wonderful and funny as you’d imagine’ Nihal Arthanyake, BBC Radio 5 Live

    ‘A mean ghost, witch and troll try, yet hilariously fail, to frighten a girl in this brilliant new tale from the superstar picture book duo’ The Bookseller

    ‘Keeps little ones grinning and guffawing from the first colour-soaked page to the last hilarious line of this fresh, funny and exuberant rhyming story … With Donaldson’s heartwarming, inspirational messages about being brave and standing up to bullies, a wise and enchanting story in a rhyme perfectly created for reading aloud, and Scheffler’s stunning and richly detailed illustrations providing lots to spot on every page, this is a creative partnership made in children’s reading heaven!’ Lancashire Evening Post

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    £4.00£7.99
  • Beano Annual 2024

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    Celebrate 85 years of the world’s longest-running weekly comic with 112 pages of brand-new, hilarious stories in the UK’s best-selling annual!   Beanotown legends past and present unite to celebrate Bash Street School’s 85th anniversary! Dennis and Gnasher, Dangerous Dan, Minnie the Minx and the team will ensure that this is a Bash Street celebration to remember!  Whatever happens, you can be sure it’ll be 100% fun!

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    £9.00£11.99

    Beano Annual 2024

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  • Coaching for Performance: The Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership FULLY REVISED 5TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION: The Principles and Practice of … FULLY REVISED 25TH…

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    Coaching for Performance is the #1 book for coaches, leaders, talent managers and professionals around the world. This is the definitive, updated and expanded edition.

    “The proven resource for all coaches and pioneers of the future of coaching.” Magdalena N. Mook, CEO, International Coach Federation (ICF)

    An international bestseller, featuring the powerful GROW model, this book is the founding text of the coaching profession. It explains why enabling people to bring the best out of themselves is the key to driving productivity, growth, and engagement. A meaningful coaching culture has the potential to transform the relationship between organizations and employees and to put both on the path to long-term success.

    Written by Sir John Whitmore, the pioneer of coaching, and Performance Consultants, the global market leaders in performance coaching, this extensively revised and extended edition will revolutionize the traditional approach to organizational culture. Brand new practical exercises, corporate examples, coaching dialogues, and a glossary, strengthen the learning process, whilst a critical new chapter demonstrates how to measure the benefits of coaching as a return on investment, ensuring this landmark new edition will remain at the forefront of professional coaching and leadership development.

    “Shines a light on what it takes to create high performance.” John McFarlane, Chairman, Barclays, Chairman, TheCityUK

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    £13.00£21.99
  • The Superpets (and Me!): Amazing True Stories of Incredible Animals from the Nation’s Favourite Supervet

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    Discover amazing stories of the Supervet’s most incredible animals, from bionic cats and dogs to hero hedgehogs and courageous chameleons!

    Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel Fitzpatrick spent his childhood tending to the cattle and sheep with his beloved sheepdog Pirate, who comforted him after he was bullied by the kids at school. This bond with animals inspired him to become a vet – but not just any vet, a SUPERVET!

    Noel has treated thousands of animals – many of whom were thought to be beyond help. Discover the incredible stories of the brave animals he has worked with, from Peanut, the world’s first cat with two front bionic limbs, to Betsy, the six-month-old cockapoo, who was given a new lease of life when her crushed paw was replaced with a skateboard wheel!

    The perfect gift for young animal-lovers, packed with true tales that celebrate kindness, perseverance and the unbreakable bond between humans and animals.

    Noel Fitzpatrick’s first non-fiction book for younger readers is inspired by his Sunday Times bestselling memoirs Listening to the Animals and How Animals Saved My Life, alongside brand new stories curated for children.

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    £6.49£12.99
  • COACHING HABIT: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever

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    Look for Michael’s new book, The Advice Trap, which focuses on taming your Advice Monster so you can stay curious a little longer and change the way you lead forever.

    In Michael Bungay Stanier’s The Coaching Habit, coaching becomes a regular, informal part of your day so managers and their teams can work less hard and have more impact.

    Drawing on years of experience training more than 10,000 busy managers from around the globe in practical, everyday coaching skills, Bungay Stanier reveals how to unlock your peoples’ potential. He unpacks seven essential coaching questions to demonstrate how―by saying less and asking more―you can develop coaching methods that produce great results.

    · Get straight to the point in any conversation with The Kickstart Question
    · Stay on track during any interaction with The Awe Question
    · Save hours of time for yourself with The Lazy Question, and hours of time for others with The Strategic Question
    · Get to the heart of any interpersonal or external challenge with The Focus Question and The Foundation Question
    · Finally ensure others find your coaching as beneficial as you do with The Learning Question

    A fresh innovative take on the traditional how-to manual, the book combines insider information with research based in neuroscience and behavioural economics, together with interactive training tools to turn practical advice into practiced habits. Witty and conversational, The Coaching Habit takes your work―and your workplace―from good to great.

    “Coaching is an art and it’s far easier said than done. It takes courage to ask a question rather than offer up advice, provide and answer, or unleash a solution. giving another person the opportunity to find their own way, make their own mistakes, and create their own wisdom is both brave and vulnerable. In this practical and inspiring book, Michael shares seven transformative questions that can make a difference in how we lead and support. And he guides us through the tricky part―how to take this new information and turn it into habits and a daily practice.
    ―Brené Brown, author of Rising Strong and Daring Greatly.

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    £9.10£13.99
  • Unlawful Killings: Life, Love and Murder: Trials at the Old Bailey – The instant Sunday Times bestseller

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    THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
    WINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION 2023

    ‘Wendy Joseph’s gripping account of the law at work reads like a cliffhanger.’ Sunday Times

    ‘Absolutely superb. 5 stars for sheer readability alone. Her Honour entertains as she educates us about murder, about the law and about how we human beings are shaped as we create the culture we live with.’ PHILIPPA PERRY, author of THE BOOK YOU WISH YOUR PARENTS HAD READ

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    ‘Every day in the UK lives are suddenly, brutally, wickedly taken away. Victims are shot or stabbed. Less often they are strangled or suffocated or beaten to death. Rarely they are poisoned, pushed off high buildings, drowned or set alight. Then there are the many who are killed by dangerous drivers, or corporate gross negligence. There are a lot of ways you can kill someone. I know because I’ve seen most of them at close quarters.’

    High-profile murder cases all too often grab our attention in dramatic media headlines – for every unlawful death tells a story. But, unlike most of us, a judge doesn’t get to turn the page and move on. Nor does the defendant, or the family of the victim, nor the many other people who populate the court room.

    And yet, each of us has a vested interest in what happens there. And while most people have only the sketchiest idea of what happens inside a Crown Court, any one of us could end up in the witness-box or even in the dock.

    With breath-taking skill and deep compassion, the author describes how cases unfold and illustrates exactly what it’s like to be a murder trial judge and a witness to human good and bad. Sometimes very bad.

    The fracture lines that run through our society are becoming harder and harder to ignore. From a unique vantage point, the author warns that we do so at our peril.
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    ‘The most exceptional book I have read in a long time.’ CLARE MACKINTOSH

    ‘A very rare gem. written with authority, humility and compassion. Compellingly clever and sharply honest.’ PROFESSOR DAME SUE BLACK, author of ALL THAT REMAINS

    ‘Riveting, thought-provoking, and very, very entertaining. I loved it.’ RODDY DOYLE

    ‘Will make you question all the fundamentals that you’ve come to take for granted about offenders, the crimes that they commit – especially murder – and the punishment they deserve. A page turner that will leave you wanting to know more.’ EMERITUS PROFESSOR DAVID WILSON, author of MY LIFE WITH MURDERERS

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  • Compassionate Leadership: Sustaining Wisdom, Humanity and Presence in Health and Social Care

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    Swirling Leaf Press (publisher) price on Amazon are fixed as follows: UK £15, Europe: €20+country tax, Amazon.com $22US, Canada $26, Australia $31.80+sales tax, Amazon Japan Yen2400+tax

    Those who work in health and social care give inspiring support for the health, happiness and well-being of all – communities, societies and nations. Yet their workplaces often harm their own health and well-being, affecting care quality, motivation, patient satisfaction and corroding cultures of compassion.

    In these pages, an evidence-based approach to transforming the leadership and cultures of health and social care teams and organisations is described. Practical, powerful and compelling, it describes a strategy based on the core human value of compassion, showing that by sustaining that value in health and social care, we can cultivate wisdom, humanity, presence and high-quality in health and care services. Supplemented with practical resources, case examples and searching questions for discussion, it offers a simple, radical and powerfully effective strategy for change.

    It is a call for leaders to nurture compassion within themselves and across health and social care institutions, to support healthier and happier institutions and communities. It challenges leaders at every level to have the courage and authenticity to embody compassion in their leadership now and for the long-term future.

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    £15.00
  • A Path through the Jungle: A Psychological Health and Wellbeing Programme to Develop Robustness and Resilience

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    I read it in 2 days and it’s now in my top 3 most valued books EVER” – STEVEN BARTLETT: DIARY OF A CEO HOST & Dragons Den

    “20+ years in professional football, you get to meet some incredible people!! I was lucky enough to spend time with Prof Peters with England. If you’ve not read ‘A Path through the Jungle’ I’d highly recommend it!” BEN FOSTER: EX ENGLAND GOALKEEPER

    Ever wanted to succeed but not sacrifice your health, relationships and values to get there? This is possibly the most important book you will ever read!!! Professor Michael Coleman, Professor of Neuroscience, University of Cambridge

    Professor Steve Peters is a Consultant Psychiatrist and author of the bestselling self-help book, The Chimp Paradox. He has years of experience as a clinician, an educator and has worked with some of the world’s most successful athletes.

    His new book ‘A Path through the Jungle’ will help you to become robust and resilient. Professor Peters explains complex neuroscience in straightforward terms with his Chimp Management Mind Model

    Robust: Becoming robust means having plans in place to manage your own mind and whatever situations you meet in life.

    Resilient: is being able to bounce back and manage the challenges of life. Resilience is a skill.

    A Path through the Jungle offers a structured programme with exercises and practical real-life examples. This book will help you to improve in areas such as:

    • Managing stress and anxiety
    • Improved relationships
    • Emotional management
    • Grief and loss
    • Self-confidence
    • Peace of mind
    • Happiness
    • Managing stress

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    £6.49
  • Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE

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    ‘A refreshingly honest reminder of what the path to business success really looks like … It’s an amazing tale’ Bill Gates

    ‘The best book I read last year was Shoe Dog, by Nike’s Phil Knight. Phil is a very wise, intelligent and competitive fellow who is also a gifted storyteller’ Warren Buffett

    In 1962, fresh out of business school, Phil Knight borrowed $50 from his father and created a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the boot of his Plymouth, Knight grossed $8000 in his first year. Today, Nike’s annual sales top $30 billion. In an age of start-ups, Nike is the ne plus ultra of all start-ups, and the swoosh has become a revolutionary, globe-spanning icon, one of the most ubiquitous and recognisable symbols in the world today.
     
    But Knight, the man behind the swoosh, has always remained a mystery. Now, for the first time, he tells his story. Candid, humble, wry and gutsy, he begins with his crossroads moment when at 24 he decided to start his own business. He details the many risks and daunting setbacks that stood between him and his dream – along with his early triumphs. Above all, he recalls how his first band of partners and employees soon became a tight-knit band of brothers. Together, harnessing the transcendent power of a shared mission, and a deep belief in the spirit of sport, they built a brand that changed everything. 

    A memoir rich with insight, humour and hard-won wisdom, this book is also studded with lessons – about building something from scratch, overcoming adversity, and ultimately leaving your mark on the world. 

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    £9.19£9.99
  • Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing – A Book of Practical Counsel

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    “By far the best book on investing ever written.” — Warren Buffett

    The classic text of Benjamin Graham’s seminal The Intelligent Investor has now been revised and annotated to update the timeless wisdom for today’s market conditions.

    The greatest investment advisor of the twentieth century, Benjamin Graham, taught and inspired people worldwide. Graham’s philosophy of “value investing”—which shields investors from substantial error and teaches them to develop long-term strategies—has made The Intelligent Investor the stock market bible ever since its original publication in 1949.

    Over the years, market developments have proven the wisdom of Graham’s strategies. While preserving the integrity of Graham’s original text, this revised edition includes updated commentary by noted financial journalist Jason Zweig, whose perspective incorporates the realities of today’s market, draws parallels between Graham’s examples and today’s financial headlines, and gives readers a more thorough understanding of how to apply Graham’s principles.

    Vital and indispensable, this revised edition of The Intelligent Investor is the most important book you will ever read on how to reach your financial goals.

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    £12.00£18.99
  • Sandra Boynton’s My Family Calendar 17-Month 2023-2024 Family Wall Calendar

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    Featuring the adored animal characters of beloved children’s author Sandra Boynton, this 17-month calendar begins with the school year in August 2023 and provides a vertical column for up to 6 family members’ appointments, academic events, lessons, haircuts, trips―you name it. Moms, Dads, and the whole family can quickly see everyone’s plans!
     
    Features include:

    • 12″ x 12″ size (12″ x 24″ open)
    • Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink
    • 17-months: August 2023–December 2024
    • 6 family member columns to note activities
    • Official major world holidays and observances
    • Year in a glance for 2023, 2024, and 2025
    • BONUS: 300+ planning stickers and a drop-down storage pocket

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  • Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future

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    **Shortlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year Award**
    A FINANCIAL TIMES and NEW STATESMAN Book of the Year
    A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK

    ‘A compelling narrative of the human story’ TIM MARSHALL, author of Prisoners of Geography

    ‘Lively, rich and exciting… full of surprises’ PETER FRANKOPAN, author of The Silk Roads
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    Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium. They built our world, and they will transform our future.

    These are the six most crucial substances in human history. They took us from the Dark Ages to the present day. They power our computers and phones, build our homes and offices, and create life-saving medicines. But most of us take them completely for granted.

    In Material World, Ed Conway travels the globe – from the sweltering depths of the deepest mine in Europe, to spotless silicon chip factories in Taiwan, to the eerie green pools where lithium originates – to uncover a secret world we rarely see. Revealing the true marvel of these substances, he follows the mind-boggling journeys, miraculous processes and little-known companies that turn the raw materials we all need into products of astonishing complexity.

    As we wrestle with climate change, energy crises and the threat of new global conflict, Conway shows why these substances matter more than ever before, and how the hidden battle to control them will shape our geopolitical future. This is the story of civilisation – our ambitions and glory, innovations and appetites – from a new perspective: literally from the ground up.

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    £17.34£22.00
  • Green Living Made Easy: 101 Eco Tips, Hacks and Recipes to Save Time and Money

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    ‘The tips and tricks are just brilliant.’ – Jane Dunn, author of Jane’s Patisserie

    101 eco-friendly home-hacks, tips and recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle.

    One change, any change, will make a difference to our precious planet.

    We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but it’s often hard to find the time and energy to think of alternatives. Nancy Birtwhistle makes it easy with 101 indispensable tips, ideas and recipes that will help you to live a more eco-friendly life without giving up on any home comforts.

    This practical book is the ultimate guide to reducing your environmental impact while saving you time and money. Inside are tips and home hacks on everything from eco cleaning, upcycling and making the most out of your weekly shop to small-space gardening and creative crafts, plus a selection of Nancy’s delicious recipes. Clearly explained, accessible and beautifully illustrated with black and white line-drawings, Green Living Made Easy is the perfect guide for anyone looking to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle but unsure where to start.

    ‘Finally, an eco-friendly home guide that’s relatable and we can all follow.’ – Sophie Liard, author of The Folding Lady

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    £13.19£14.99
  • Surviving to Drive: The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller

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    **THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**

    ‘Gripping to read. Funny, real, exciting. It’s a brilliant book.’ – Chris Evans

    ‘Fearless and candid… A gleeful guide to a bonkers sport from a loveable rogue insider.’ – The Times

    ‘People talk about football managers being under pressure. Trust me, that’s nothing. Pressure is watching one of your drivers hit a barrier at 190mph and exploding before your eyes…’

    Guenther Steiner is one of motor racing’s biggest and most celebrated characters, known to millions for his show-stealing appearances on Netflix’s hugely popular fly on the wall series, Drive to Survive.

    In Surviving to Drive, the Haas team principal takes readers inside his Formula 1 team for the entirety of the 2022 season, giving an unobstructed view of what really takes place behind the scenes. Through this unique lens, Guenther takes us on the thrilling rollercoaster of life at the heart of high stakes motor racing.

    Packed full of twists and turns, from hiring and firing drivers, balancing books, pre-season preparations, the design, launch and testing of a car – and of course, the race calendar itself – this is the first time that an F1 team has allowed an acting team principal to tell the full story of a whole season.

    Uncompromising and searingly honest, told in Steiner’s inimitable style, this is a fascinating and hugely entertaining account of the realities of running a Formula 1 team.

    ‘Very colourful. Like having a conversation with Steiner.’ – Radio 4, Today

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    £10.00£20.00

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