An arresting and poignant cultural history of graveyards, from early burial sites to now. Why, how and where do we inter our dead? How do we set out to remember them? The Pyramids of Giza, the catacombs and columbaria of Rome and …

Through 70 stunning infographics and maps, this exciting and timely book looks at the borders that define our current world. There are borders that are easily crossed and borders that are entirely impassable; there are visible bor…

The first title in a new series from tastemakers Monocle, this is a fun, informative collection of portraits and biographical interviews with 50 architects from all over the world sitting on their sofas revealing their style, wit,…

An exhilarating and eclectic volume on the social, cultural and technological history of interior design from prehistory to the present day, revealing how spaces shape our lives and why it matters. From traditional nomadic dwellin…

A beautifully presented survey of design and the applied arts, explored not by use, material, form or date – but by colour. The V&A Book of Colour in Design is attractively simple: a celebration and exploration of colour…

A handy resource for all lovers and enthusiasts of house design, featuring over 100 of the world’s most significant residential buildings. The Iconic House features over 100 of the most important and influential houses designed an…

A luscious survey of forty-five of the most interesting tropical houses built in south-east Asia and Australia over the last fifty years, arranged decade by decade. This stunningly illustrated volume present forty-five of the most…

A virtuoso in capturing beauty, glamour, and star power, Cecil Beaton was an extraordinary force in the 20th century British and American creative scenes. Renowned as a photographer, fashion illustrator, costume designer and decor…

Cecil Beaton (1904–1980) is one of the most celebrated British Portrait photographers of the twentieth century and is renowned for his images of elegance, glamour and style. His influence on portrait photography was profound and l…

Published to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Liberty, this book celebrates the extraordinary range of innovative fabric designs that have been at the forefront of the business and its global reputation for well over …

Cloth-covered box containing catalogues, postcards and posters celebrating and exploring the 150th anniversary of London's iconic store. To celebrate 150 years of Liberty, I Am. We Are.Liberty offers an immersive journey into the …

New monograph on the ever popular Paula Rego, the pioneering and much loved artist who died in 2022 at the age of 87. This jewel of a book is the first to focus in detail on a range of Rego's literary sources, illuminating this ke…

The body of work by the eccentric artist Egon Schiele (1890–1918), created over a period of just ten years, is known above all through his major paintings and those drawings from between 1910 and around 1913/14 in which he process…

Celebrate the wonder of wildlife with hidden gems from the Royal Collection. This charming album includes 80 detailed and lifelike illustrations of animal life from around the world. Discover the work of some of the greatest artis…

Celebrate the beauty of botany with this album of exquisite illustrations from the Royal Collection. A source of inspiration for those with a love of plant life, illustration and design, discover more than 80 meticulous and scient…

Photographer Christopher Herwig has covered more than 30,000km by car, bike, bus and taxi in 13 former Soviet countries discovering and documenting these unexpected treasures of modern art. From the shores of the Black Sea to the …

A follow-up to the hugely successful Soviet Bus Stops, with new photographs of bus stops in Russia, Crimea, Georgia and Ukraine.Christopher Herwig has an insatiable appetite for ‘Soviet Bus Stops’. After the popular and critical s…

Everything you ever wanted to know about sleep but were too exhausted to ask. We spend around a third of our lives sleeping. But what actually happens during those hours? This book takes you on a fascinating journey through the la…

Stones and Bones is a BooksForTopics Recommended Read for Year 5, 2025-2026 Shortlisted for the 2025 UKLA Book Awards (Information 3-14+). Explore the incredible history of life on our planet told through the fossil record! Over t…

Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies. You may know of the Vikings, the Aztecs and the Mongols - perhaps even Minoa, Mali and Benin. …

Welcome all the feelings into your own personal hotel in this delightful, therapeutic activity book! Pop on your hat and fill in your manager’s license. It’s time to explore your very own Grand Hotel of Feelings. This …

A 2025 Read for Empathy Collection title Shortlisted for the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards 2024. All kinds of guests check in and out of the Grand Hotel of Feelings. Some are fun and some are tricky, but all are welcome! Welcom…

Excavating the dirty truths of human waste (and its disposal) through history. Hold your nose and dive into the smelly, but surprisingly fascinating world of sewers! From the mighty Cloaca Maxima of Ancient Rome to the revolting, …

Welcome to the Tyrrhenian Sea, home to la dolce vita, sun-drenched islands and seaside towns where even the simplest trattoria has an effortless glamour.Following on from the success of her first book, A House Party in Tuscany, Am…

A woven multi-width stripe in denim blue and natural cotton shades. An industrial inspired design, enhanced with small, stylish details like double stitched edges and brass rivets on display. A thoughtfully placed pocket at the to…

Content: Cotton yarn, knitting needle no. 3, stitch marker, tape measure, yarn needle, fabric bag. With this kit you can learn to knit. Contains all the materials and instructions you need. If you want to learn to knit, our Starte…

Rico Cotton is made from 100% cotton. The yarn is mercerized and gassed, giving it a smooth, even surface and increased durability. It is suitable for a wide variety of knitting and crochet projects where shape retention and a nea…

Merging with a bizarre spiritual force called Genesis, Texan Preacher Jesse Custer becomes completely disillusioned with the beliefs that he had dedicatedhis entire life to. Now possessing the power of "the word," an ability to ma…

From million-copy bestselling author David Walliams comes a laugh-out-loud animal space adventure. Chump the chimpanzee was always being silly. He would: - make rude noises from BOTH ENDS… - pick his nose with his little toe… - ea…

Ever felt anxious or alone? Like you don't belong anywhere? Like you're almost... invisible? Find your kindred spirits at The Sad Ghost Club. (You are not alone.   Shhh. Pass it on.)This is the story of one of those days - a day s…