'For me, it's really the joy of looking out into the world and getting this positive energy... It's opening up our vision, and how we look'—David Hockney. When David Hockney discovered the iPhone as an artistic medium, it opened u…

The Dutch Golden Age of painting spawned some of history’s greatest artists and artisans, but few can boast the genius and legacy of Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606–1669). Despite never leaving his native Netherlands, Rembrandt…

Five hundred years after the historic French seaport of Le Havre was established, TASCHEN presents a facsimile reproduction of Les premières œuvres de Jacques Devaulx, pilote en la marine, first published by Le Havre-born “Naval P…

World of Colour Jumbo Sidewalk Chalk (15pcs) - Various Colours

From New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides, the epic account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, culminating in Captain James Cook's death. On July 12th, 1776, Captain James Cook, already lionized as …

For thousands of years, humans have wondered whether we're alone in the cosmos. Now, for the first time, we have the technology to investigate.The question should have an obvious answer: yes or no. But once you try to find life el…

Edgar Poe was born the son of itinerant actors on January 19th, 1809 in Boston, Massachusets. Abandoned by his father and the later death of his mother, he was taken into the foster care of John Allan, a Virginia tobacco farmer. N…

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is acknowledged as the greatest dramatist of all time. He excels in plot, poetry and wit, and his talent encompasses the great tragedies of Hamlet, King Lear, Othello and Macbeth as well as the movi…

Jane Austen is without question, one of England’s most enduring and skilled novelists. With her wit, social precision, and unerring ability to create some of literature’s most charismatic and believable heroines, she mesmerises he…

It is much more than a century since the ascetic, gaunt and enigmatic detective, Sherlock Holmes, made his first appearance in A Study in Scarlet. From 1891, beginning with The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, the now legendary and …

Wilde’s works are suffused with his aestheticism, brilliant craftsmanship, legendary wit and, ultimately, his tragic muse. He wrote tender fairy stories for children employing all his grace, artistry and wit, of which the best-kno…

'Ingredients are at the heart of everything we do at River Cottage. By gathering our all-time favourites together, I hope to inspire you to look at them with fresh eyes and discover new ways of cooking them' Hugh Fearnley-Whitting…

On 12 June 1922 King George V received at Windsor Castle representatives of the six disbanded Irish regiments. While five had long and distinguished service records, the South Irish Horse (SIH) had only been raised in 1902, as a r…

'You like it darker? Fine, so do I', writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life - both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, …

Bigger isn't always better, but in this case it is. These beautifully presented large-print sudoku puzzles are easy on the eyes. Less strain, more brain. So you can reap the benefits of solving puzzles, like sharper memory, improv…

A beautful book for anyone interested in exploring the history of trade in maps. Trade is the lifeblood of nations. It has provided vital goods and wealth to countries and merchants from the ancient Egyptians who went in search of…

Bigger isn't always better, but in this case it is. These beautifully presented large-print crossword puzzles are easy on the eyes. Less strain, more brain. So you can reap the benefits of solving puzzles, like sharper memory, imp…

Katherine lives by the rules, ticks all the boxes and prepares for the worst, even while she hopes for the best.Then the worst actually happens and, as she tries to navigate life as a young widow, it turns out she was not prepared…

Leaving home was hard. Returning is impossible.Fiadh's life is turned completely upside down on a night out in Belfast. Pretty soon everyone has heard about what happened; it is impossible to keep the rumours from spreading, the g…

Are you up to the challenge of 200 new Su Doku puzzles, arranged in easy, medium and difficult categories? Keep your mind sharp and test your powers of deductive reasoning with these ever-popular number puzzles. Ideal for whiling …

Will you accept the challenge of 200 new thematic wordsearches, perfect for whiling away your downtime while travelling, on holiday or relaxing at home? Relax and give your brain a workout. Ideal for whiling away those long commut…

Test your linguistic abilities with 200 new quick crossword puzzles, designed to challenge your word power and general knowledge. Keep your mind sharp and improve your word power at the same time. The ideal pastime while, travelli…

As the War of Independence began to rage in Ireland in 1920, the British, embarked on a major shake-up. They established publicity offices in Dublin to promote their version of events. In this fascinating book Michael B. Barry tel…

A beautifully illustrated history of the Queen of Flowers and her enduring power in our gardens, art, religion and imagination. ‘Fascinating... I’ll never look at a rose in quite the same way again.’ Adrian Tinniswood The rose is …

Showcasing the astounding contribution that the Republic of Ireland has made to the richest and most popular league in football. Over the last thirty years, the English Premier League has grown to become the richest and most popul…

You were everything I ever wanted.Johnny was my first. I was seventeen and I was only brave enough to talk to him after I'd had three vodkas. He was only brave enough to kiss me when no-one else was around.Dave was different. We d…

Mothers are not supposed to go on road trips...But one winter morning in Dublin, an ordinary woman wakes up in her ordinary home, her husband next to her in bed, her teenage children sleeping nearby. And - without thinking much ab…

From the writer Anthony Doerr calls 'a massive talent', The Alternatives is the story of four brilliant sisters, orphaned in childhood, who scramble to reconnect when the eldest disappears into the Irish countryside. OLWEN. NELL. …

You will also need: A pair of 3.25mm (UK 10 - USA 3) knitting needles, a pair of 4mm (UK 8 - USA 6) knitting needles, cable needle, stitch holders, stitch markers. For Dungarees: 2 buttons, 2cm, ¾in. For Cardigan: 6 buttons, 2cm, …

You will also need: 1 pair 4 mm (UK 8 – USA 6) knitting needles and 1 pair 3.25 mm (UK 10 – USA 3) knitting needles. 4[4:5:5:5] buttons, 1.5cm, ½in for cardigan and waistcoat. (!) Please Note: All digital patterns are non-refund…