An overview of the life and work of Oliver Jeffers, the Belfast-raised illustrator, bookmaker, painter, designer, campaigner and global superstar of the world of visual communication. A phenomenon of 21st-century bookmaking, Olive…

Discover the absorbing art of whittling. An immersive and peaceful craft that rewards calm focus with beautiful objects. Samuel Alexander quickly built a strong following sharing his own compelling story about the healing power of…

Turn forty humble vegetables into majestic mealtime heroes. From everyday staples like carrots, broccoli and onions to seasonal stars like asparagus, sweetcorn and runner beans, Vegetable Genius will elevate your produce to a star…

Ramen for Days serves up delicious ramen recipes that will keep you slurping happily every day of the week! Ramen – a classic Japanese soup, usually made with wheat noodles and served in a slow-cooked beef or pork broth with…

The best dumpling recipes from in and around Asia. Featuring 80 delicious recipes, including basic recipes for dumpling wrappers, sauces and chilli oils, this book is (almost) as good as a trip across Asia! With chapters on steame…

An elegant reference guide to the meaning of plants in art and life. From early Egyptian reverence for the acacia and the lotus, to the Victorian language of flowers and the works of Vincent Van Gogh and Georgia O’Keeffe, we have …

The first book to explore from an archaeological perspective the incredible and improbable history of our relationship with cats, from fearsome foe to purring pet. Feared, revered and respected, cats have left an indelible pawprin…

An authentic and evocative book featuring the classic baking recipes from around Lebanon. ‘There is bread and salt between us.’ This phrase, symbolising the act of breaking bread together, of welcome, of gratitude, friendship, and…

An overview of the lost peoples and cultures who flourished and fought for survival alongside the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Who were the Philistines? What was a Pyrrhic victory? Were the Vandals really vandals? Why should you …

A unique survey of the explosion of avant-garde art in 1960s Japan. We've all heard of Paris 1968, but in Japan, a movement just as revolutionary, interesting and enduring was underway. The turbulent times of the post-war era insp…

A colourful visual journey from the shoreline to the ocean’s depths to celebrate the sheer diversity of life beneath the waves. Three quarters of the ocean has never been seen by humans. Drawing on the recent success of Trees, thi…

Author and curator Andy Friend explores the legacy of the Artists International Association in a compelling group biography set against a background of resistance to the rise of fascism in Europe. From the depths of the Slump in 1…

Away from the tapas bars and eateries of Spain’s bustling cities, you’ll find another world of Spanish cuisine. From the inland mountainous regions and fiercely independent provinces of Basque Country and Catalonia, to the glitter…

A lavishly illustrated reference on the art of the five Nordic nations, covering a wide range of mediums, movements and styles. Modern art from the Nordic countries – Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland – tends to be repr…

Surveying forty years of news photography at Reuters, this publication captures the very best of photojournalism, bringing together pictures and texts to tell the stories behind iconic news imagery. Founded in London in 1851, Reut…

Yassou! Pull up a chair at Greece’s beloved tavernas with this gorgeous cookbook. ‘OPA’ is a phrase that captures the warmth of Greek culture, an expression that can carry many meanings based on the context it’s used in – from joy…

Art appreciation made accessible, relevant and entertaining; writer, curator and YouTuber James Payne demystifies great works of art.Based on the popular and enormously successful YouTube channel of the same name, Great Art Explai…

The Art of Travel series showcases the world’s greatest artists, and the places where they lived and worked. See the sights through their eyes, and watch their masterpieces come to life. Transport yourself back in time to meet Car…

A 'genre killer' guide to the world of anime featuring 100 movies and television series, from all-time classics to cult favourites and under-the-radar gems. Anime is a vast and vibrant universe. From soot sprites to super robots, …

Inspired by Paul Klee's quote, 'A drawing is simply a line going for a walk', this artful activity book is packed with playful ways to start a drawing. What if drawing could be as simple as picking up a pencil and moving it about …

Young readers are invited to lose themselves on a journey through history, seeking people and objects with stories to tell across nine different eras. Follow two kids and their cheeky puppy on a chase across time in this fascinati…

A visually compelling and panoramic analysis of the eclectic culture of shamanism. Entering trance states, healing body and soul, invoking animals as spirit guides and journeying to incorporeal realms – these skills have been cent…

Come on a well-heeled tour around the globe to meet the designers, dressmakers and style icons who influence how we dress. Aimed at children 7–11 years old, A History of Fashion for Children is an introduction to fashion past and …

Mini Architects harnesses the enduring fascination young children have with building to introduce them to architecture and structures from around the world. Designed to engage young children with architecture through creative art …

The perfect countryside and armchair companion to the wild flowers of the British Isles.Illustrator Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks follow up the success of The Book of Pebbles with The Book of Wild Flowers, a celebratio…

Reveal the true potential of forty kitchen staples: sardines, chickpeas, lentils, oats, tahini and many more – with five easy and modern recipes for each. Everyone's kitchen has a cupboard filled with tins, jars and packets that l…

In July 2023, in a quiet Australian country town, Erin Patterson - stay-at-home mother and true crime devotee - invited her husband's devoutly Christian family to lunch. Within days, three of her guests were dead and the fourth wa…

Saving money doesn't have to cost the earth. How can you remove even the toughest stains?How can you make the best use of your microwave and keep meals healthy and tasty?How can you remove mould safely?Sunday Times bestselling aut…

Bestselling historian Frank McDonough tackles the subject in the same way as his brilliantly reviewed and bestselling titles in this series. The penultimate title in the Hitler's Germany series, the book marks the end of the Secon…

The kitchen table is at the centre of Irish life - a place we gather in good times and bad, to find comfort, nourishment and good conversation. Eunice Power's My Irish Kitchen Table is a celebration of that space, and the role of …