Peppa Pig and her little brother George celebrate everything about fatherhood in the adorable, funny book Peppa Pig: My Daddy.
This classic animal story from a celebrated author.For ages 7 years and over
This is a blood-pumping sci-fi thriller of epic proportions!
What Do You Believe? presents a fascinating look at faith and religion in a totally unbiased way, allowing children to better understand some of the challenging questions we face today.For ages 9 years and older
Description Take on Darth Vader with this out-of-this world LEGO Brickmaster set which provides hours of fun for Star Wars fans. Inside this awesome kit you'll discover two mini figures and 240 bricks from which you can make eight models! A handy guide is also enclosed to help young Brickmasters through the model making process so they'll soon be on their way to creating each of the eight models with the collection of bricks provided. This really is the ultimate Christmas gift for any LEGO fan -...
If your youngster is a fan of Green Eggs and Ham and The Cat in the Hat, then they'll enjoy this less well-known title from the great Dr Seuss.
Michael Grant's fast-paced, futuristic novel BZRK is the first in a brilliant new series.
Get in training for an Olympic summer with the help of this fascinating fact book from Richard Brassey.
Jack Tickle's Funny Farm is a pop-up book packed with surprises. A colourful cast of farmyard animals make up the playful pop-ups while brilliant rhyming text is also sure to delight young children!
Matt Dickinson's Mortal Chaos will keep its young readers on tenterhooks throughout!
Some dads bring home rabbits. Or dogs. Or parrots. Not Nicholas' dad. The latest member of their family is Crunchbag - the Alligator! Soon he's running riot in the bathroom and on the roof and even in the park! But he wouldn't eat poor defenceless Granny, would he?
About this book "DK Eyewitness Europe" travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this diverse continent has on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps discover Europe: from the majestic peaks of the Alps to the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from how best to explore the luscious green landscape of Ireland to lazing on a beach in Greece with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts...
About this book "The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Austria" will lead you straight to the best attractions the country has to offer. Whether you're exploring the museums in Vienna or skiing in Styria, this guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife for all budgets. It's fully illustrated and covers all the major areas from Tyrol and Salzburger Land to Carinthia and Burgenland. You'll find 3D cutaways and...
About this book The uniquely visual "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Japan" is your indispensible guide to this fascinating country. This fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of Japan's must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all its cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions this diverse country has to offer. "DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide Japan" will help you to discover...
About this book "DK Eyewitness New Zealand" travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this exciting country has to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, discover New Zealand region by region; from the glistening glaciers on the West Coast to the surfers' paradise Central North Island. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from the country's best deep-sea fishing spots to the best bridges for bungee jumping, with comprehensive listings...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Rome" will lead you straight to the very best of this historic city. Whether you're looking for the most beautiful churches, the greatest walks and itineraries or the best shops and markets; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 moments in history and Top 10 artistic masterpieces, to the Top 10 cultural festivals, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided...
About this book collection Endlessly popular with children, the Horrible Histories books from Terry Deary and Martin Brown are an entertaining way of helping kids to understand the past. This set of ten fact-filled books includes some of the most fascinating periods in history – from the 'awful’ Egyptians’ to the ‘terrifying’ Tudors and the ‘woeful’ Second World War. Complete with amusing illustrations and captions, these interesting learning aids are great for helping children to increase their...
Alex Scarrow's bestselling TimeRiders' series returns with a sixth thrilling adventure involving our courageous and resourceful trio of time travellers, Liam, Maddy and Sal.
This gorgeous new book containing breathtaking animal photography has a beautiful flocked cover.
About this book Malcolm Fox and his team from Internal Affairs are back and have been asked to investigate whether fellow cops covered up for a corrupt colleague, Detective Paul Carter. But what should be a simple job is soon complicated by intimations of conspiracy and cover-ups - and a brutal murder with a weapon that should not even exist. As Fox is taken back in time to 1985, little does he know that the answers he finds will lead him to the highest echelons of power and mortal danger. The Impossible...
About this book The perfect gift for those who have been captivated by the fantastic ITV series, The World of Downton Abbey by Jessica Fellowes captures all the elegance, decadence and magic of the period country house lifestyle. The official companion to series one and two of the show, this gorgeous hardback is full of rich historical detail and lavish photography that guides you through the front door of the Abbey, learning more about the show and its characters with each turn of the page.
About this book The cheeky North-Eastern pair of Si King and Dave Myers are here to lend a hand in your festive kitchen with The Hairy Bikers’ 12 Days of Christmas. This colourful Christmassy guide breaks down the holiday season to provide fun and tasty recipes for keeping all the family happy and satisfied. There are some cracking hints and tips included, particularly on ways of reusing your festive leftovers in this good-hearted, down-to-earth cookbook that will bring some warming food and fun...
About this book "DK Eyewitness USA" travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this fascinating country has on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps discover the USA region-by-region; from the snow-drenched rockies to the Arizona desert. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from where best to see the fiery colours of New England's fall foliage to sampling island-life in Hawaii with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Italian Lakes" will lead you straight to the very best of Italy's Lake District. Whether you're looking for a peaceful place to stay, classic cities in the region, the best places to enjoy cultural events or the tastiest restaurants; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 cycling trails to the Top 10 swimming spots, best bars and days out for children, there's even a list of the Top 1...
This fabulous touch-and-feel board book set has tons of 'aah!' factor with a cute and cuddly kittens book and a puppies one too!
About this book "The DK Bilingual Visual Dictionaries" introduce the vocabulary of the modern world in thematic order, using full-colour artworks and photographs to display and label all the elements of everyday life - from home and office to sport, music, nature, and beyond - with additional panel features on key associated nouns, verbs, and phrases.
About this book "The Pocket Rough Guide Barcelona" is your essential guide to this quintessentially Spanish city; covering all the key sights, hotels, restaurants, shops and bars you need to know about. Slim, stylish and utterly pocketable, it comes with a full-colour pull-out map to help you find your way around - the only map of its kind to be marked with every single listing from the guide. The easy-to-use "Pocket Rough Guide Barcelona" includes brand new itineraries and a Best of Barcelona section...
About this book Touching the Void is the heart-stopping account of Joe Simpson's terrifying adventure in the Peruvian Andes. He and his climbing partner, Simon, reached the the summit of the remote Siula Grande in June 1995. A few days later, Simon staggered into Base Camp, exhausted and frost-bitten, with news that that Joe was dead. What happened to Joe, and how the pair dealt with the psychological traumas that resulted when Simon was forced into the appalling decision to cut the rope, makes...
About this book The uniquely visual "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Dublin" is the perfect guide for exploring this exciting city, with clear maps and up-to-date coverage of all the best attractions. You can discover Dublin's highlights with the guide's full colour introduction, showing everything from the historic Trinity College that houses the richly decorated "Book of Kells" to the James Joyce Cultural Centre and Old Jameson Distillery in the north of the city; unearthing all the best walks, landscaped...
About this book "The Rough Guide to Provence & The Cote d'Azur" is the ideal travel guide to this magical region of southern France. It provides full practical details, with up-to-the-minute listings of hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs, for fascinating towns such as Roman Arles, medieval Avignon, and laidback Aix; the vibrant cosmopolitan port of Marseilles; dynamic modern metropolises like Nice and Cannes; and glamorous Riviera sunspots like St Tropez and Antibes. You'll find full coverage of...
About this book Another entertaining and comforting story from prolific and much-loved author Alexander McCall Smith, this hardback edition of the Forgotten Affairs of Youth is a must for fans of the Elizabeth Dalhousie series or McCall’s other collections such as the 44 Scotland Street and the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency stories. The eighth instalment in this popular series, this beguiling and thoughtful novel sees the Edinburgh philosopher and part-time sleuth come to the aid of a visiting...
About this book A hugely entertaining memoir from the award-winning star of many critically acclaimed comedy series, Small Man in a Book is Welsh actor Rob Brydon’s rib-tickling autobiography. Heartfelt, honest and charmingly funny – much like the characters that he has successfully portrayed in TV hits such as Gavin and Stacey – Brydon’s autobiography charts his slow progress to the top, telling of his passion for radio and his early career through to the success he enjoys today. A stylish hardback...
About this book A record-breaking and award-winning comedian, Lee Evans has captured the nation’s hearts with his energetic and downright hilarious performances. In his charming and wonderfully funny autobiography The Life of Lee, the Bristol-born comic guides us through his ups and downs en route to the top, sparing no details and leaving no comedic stone unturned. A perfect hardback gift for Evans’ fans, of which there are many millions across the UK, this honest and compelling tale is a hearty...
Description The latest cookbook from much-loved celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, this hardback edition of Jamie's Great Britain is sure to be an essential addition to every keen cook's kitchen bookshelf. Including over 100 of Jamie's favourite recipes - all of which draw upon the great bounty of delicious British produce that is available to us - the glossy and remarkably easy-to-follow cooking guide includes some indisputable culinary classics, as well as other dishes that Jamie feels passionately about...
About this book The winner of 2007's Good Housekeeping Book Awards: Best Book of the Year award, Maggie O'Farrell's impassioned and haunting family drama, The Vanishing Act Of Esme Lennox, is the story of Esme, a woman edited out of her family's history who is released from care after sixty years. A young woman, Iris, discovers the great aunt she never knew she had and then unfolds the heartbreaking tale of two sisters in colonial India and 1930s Edinburgh, the loneliness that binds them together...
About this book "The Rough Guide to Egypt" is your essential travel guide to this ancient land. Fully revised and updated, the guide provides unparalleled coverage of everything from Egypt's tombs, temples and pyramids to diving in the Red Sea, desert safaris and cruising the Nile in style. With accurate maps, plans, colour spreads and beautiful colour photography throughout; you'll find informed practical advice on what to see and do in Egypt, plus honest reviews of the best hotels, bars, clubs...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Australia" travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this extraordinary country has on offer. Packed with colour photographs, illustrations and detailed maps discover Australia region-by region; from the aboriginal sites of the Northern Territory to the wilderness of Tasmania. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from the best ways to explore the outback to sampling Australia's world-famous surf and beach culture and shopping...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Florence and Tuscany" will lead you straight to the best attractions this beautiful region has to offer. Whether you're looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit your budget, or want to find the best places in Florence and Tuscany to shop; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 unmissable museums and Top 10 most magical hill-side towns to the Top 10 most gorgeous villas...
About this book The new-look "DK Eyewitness Rome Travel Guide" - now complete with a free pull-out city map, clearly marked with sights from the guidebook - will lead you straight to the best attractions this cultural city has to offer. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, and insider tips on everything from soaking up the charms of the cafe scene to gaping at the ancient ruins that line the streets...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Lake District" will lead you straight to the very best of this beautiful region. Whether you're looking for a peaceful place to stay, the best events or the tastiest restaurants; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 best pubs to the Top 10 swimming spots, Top 10 houses and castles and Top 10 activities for children; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Brazil" will lead you straight to the best attractions the country has to offer. Whether you're partying in Rio or exploring the colonial architecture in the northeast cities of Salvador, Sao Luis and Olinda, this guide provides the insider tips every visitor needs, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife for all budgets. It's fully illustrated and covers all the major areas from the capital of the Amazonas, Manaus...
About this book The uniquely visual "DK Eyewitness Great Britain Travel Guide" is your indispensable guide to the British Isles. This fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of Great Britain's must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns of Great Britain. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions England, Scotland and Wales have to offer. "DK's Eyewitness...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Top 10 Vancouver & Victoria" will lead you straight to the best attractions Vancouver and Victoria have to offer. Whether you're looking for the best spots to ski, climb or cycle in Vancouver and Victoria, or want to find the great parks, gardens and attractions these cities have to offer for all the family; this pocket-size travel guide is packed with essential information for every corner of this magnificent area of Canada. Whether you are travelling first class...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Cracow" travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions this historic city has to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and detailed maps, discover Cracow district by district; from the cobbled streets of Grodzka to the tunnels, nooks and crannies of the Dragon's Lair. This guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from the city's best gothic landmarks to the best restaurants serving traditional Pierogi, with comprehensive listings...
About this book The new-look "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Milan & the Lakes" - now complete with a free pull-out city map, clearly marked with sights from the guidebook - will lead you straight to the best attractions this region has to offer. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, plus insider tips on everything from walks in the charming Brera district to shopping for the latest fashions and camping...
About this book Look and learn - the quick and intuitive way to learn and recall everyday vocabulary in Spanish. Whether for business or leisure, this introduction to key vocabulary covers a range of subjects from food and drink to sports and leisure. With scenes and items from everyday life clearly labelled, making it easy to find the words you want in this dictionary that shows you what others only tell you.
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About this book The new queen of cookery, Lorraine Pascale, is back with another beautiful cookbook that promises to simplify all the challenges of the kitchen – Home Cooking Made Easy. Beautifully laid out and featuring 100 seriously delicious recipes, this beautifully photographed hardback accompanies the supermodel-turned-chef’s new primetime BBC2 series of the same name. From cosy soups and roasts to delicious autumnal bread, this guide to relaxed and enjoyable home cooking is easy to follow...
About this book A very practical book, join the Location, Location, Location presenter Kirstie Allsop as she embarks on an mission to use a wealth of traditional crafting skills in a new, exciting and modern way. Expert crafters share their secrets with the Channel 4 presenter as they talk her through their inspiring creations such as hand-made bunting, jam making and hand-crafted family scrapbooks. This is the perfect book for anyone who has an interest in home craft ideas.
About this book A warm and poignant debut novel from Christie Watson, Tiny Sunbirds Far Away is a moving and at times wonderfully funny examination of the strength that can be found within family. One of the Book People’s series of recommended debut novels, this superb work of fiction is set in Lagos, Nigeria where the lives of Blessing and her brother Ezikiel are turned upside down when their father’s infidelity results in the wife he has left behind being sacked from her job at the Royal Imperial...
About this book "The DK Eyewitness Top 10 Devon & Cornwall" will lead you straight to the very best of this idyllic region. Whether you're looking to absorb the history, experience the best restaurants or relax at one of its gorgeous beaches; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 fabulous art galleries to the Top 10 best cream teas and the Top 10 great walking trails; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide is divided...
About this book During the 1970s, Brian Clough was one of football's biggest personalities and most successful managers. In 1974, he took over at Leeds United, a club that was home to a generation of fiercely competitive but ageing players such as Billy Bremner. His time as manager would either make or break the club - or him. Author David Peace claims this novel is "fiction based on fact", and describes Clough's 44 tumultuous days in charge at Elland Road in extraordinarily inventive detail. The...
About this book Markus Zusak's The Book Thief has topped the New York Times bestsellers list and has won awards in his home country Australia and all over the world. Set in 1939 Germany, nine year-old Liesel's parents have been taken away to a concentration camp and she is now living with a foster family in a box-like house on Himmel Street. Liesel steals books and this is her story: a story of a girl, an accordionist, fanatical Germans, a jewish fist fighter and a lot of thievery. A piece of modern...
About this book A chick-lit novel by Sophie Kinsella, The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic is an entertaining read about Rebecca Bloomwood's problems with retail therapy - a journalist who spends her working life telling others how to manage their money. The book was also the inspiration for the Confessions of a Shopaholic film, starring Isla Fisher. Becky knows she should stop spending, but she can't. Will she ever be able to escape from this dream world, find true love and regain the use of her...
About this book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Cambodia & Laos will lead you straight to the best attractions that these culturally diverse countries have to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps, the guide includes in-depth coverage of the best sights by depicting them in glorious detail. The guide's specially devised walking tours take you right to the heart of Cambodia's bustling cities whilst allowing you to take in the unforgettable sights of the temples, beaches, markets and festivals...
About this book France is blessed with great food and a richness of scenery and rural living that is hard to beat. Can you imagine the French en route to the office, drinking coffee in takeaway cups on the hoof, eating pot noodles at their desk for lunch or flying off for weekend city-break boozing in Prague? No! - the Slow ethos is celebrated in France. Wander down to the boulangerie in the morning for freshly baked baguettes; buy veg from the local market: eat stunning food at a family run restaurant...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Top 10 Dubai and Abu Dhabi" will lead you straight to the best attractions this bustling, vibrant place has to offer. Whether you want to explore Jumeirah Mosque, visit the iconic Burj Al Arab, float on Dubai Creek in a dhow or shop till you drop in Dubai's souqs, this pocket-size travel guide is packed with essential information, whatever your budget. Your guide to the Top 10 best of everything in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, you'll find dozens of lists including the Top...
About this book "The Rough Guide to Finland" is the essential companion to this fascinating Scandinavian country with clear maps and coverage of all the best attractions. Packed with stunning photography and colour illustrations, explore the must-see highlights from the best summer and winter activities - including skiing, snowmobiling and reindeer and husky driving - to the remote villages that come to life in the summertime, with beaches, lake cruises and island hopping. Find detailed accounts...
About this book A Dickens classic, A Tale Of Two Cities traces the private lives of a group of people caught up in the cataclysm of the French Revolution. After a lengthy spell as a political prisoner in Bastille, the ageing Dr Manette has been reunited with his daughter, Lucie, in England. There, two very different men, Charles Darnay, an exiled French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer, have become enmeshed through their love for Lucie Manette. Through this...
About this book DK Eyewitness Travel guides are always filled with insight, and this guide to Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Coast will give travellers all the information they could need on this fascinating region. Full of local knowledge, this guide includes fine detail and explores the culture, history and architecture of the area with a series of brilliant maps. Including tips on all of the must-see off the beaten track destinations as well as the restaurants, hotels and nightlife in the big cities...
About this book Filled with beautiful photography that makes her fantastic recipe suggestions all the more appealing, Rachel Allen’s new cookbook – Easy Meals – is sure to save avid home cooks both time and money, while also ensuring that they fill up their family members with delicious food! Designed for easy and quick use, this beautiful hardback includes some simply mouth-watering recipes such as One-pot Lamb Biryani and Thai Mussels – all of which can be concocted with an astonishing lack of...
About this book This sumptuous edition of one of the most famous Christmas songs is full of Smarties Prize winner Jane Ray's magical illustrations. From nine glamorous ladies dancing on a yacht to ten plump lords leaping from chimney to chimney along snowy rooftops, each spread is very festive and imaginative, with lots of detail for children to pore over. A fabulous celebration of Christmas traditions and a wonderful gift book.
About this book The vibrant and exciting world of birds is shown in all its glory in this new book. Show-casing 150 stunning photos from the award- winning wildlife photographer Markus Varesvuo, this book is a celelbration of birds in motion and is sure to captivate all lucky enough to own it.
About this book The Alchemist is the enormous worldwide hit for Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, with the book having sold over 30 million copies worldwide. An incredibly uplifting tale that has the ability to inspire us all and instil belief in even the most sceptical reader, this story of a young shepherd’s travels has won much acclaim. Santiago is the Andalucian with a head full of hopes and it is his travels that we follow as he goes about literally making his dreams a reality. A short read, The...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Top 10 New York City Travel Guide" will lead you straight to the best attractions this fascinating city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit your budget, or want to find the best nightspots in New York; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 comedy clubs to the Top 10 restaurants and Top 10 places for children, there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Top 10 Las Vegas Travel Guide" will lead you straight to the best attractions this 24 hour city has to offer. Whether you're looking for the best restaurants and bars, a hotel to suit your budget, or want to find the best nightspots in Last Vegas; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. You can rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 casinos to the Top 10 shows and Top 10 wedding chapels; there's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid! The guide...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Prague" will lead you straight to the best attractions Prague has on offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and a free pull-out city map, the guide explores all the unforgettable sights from Prague Castle to St Vitus' Cathedral. You'll find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets in this fully updated and expanded guide, and insider tips on everything from taking in the cafe culture to riding the funicular...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Denmark" will lead you straight to the best attractions this diverse and beautiful country has on offer. Packed with colour photographs, illustrations and detailed maps the guide explores Denmark area by area from the vibrancy of Copenhagen to the unspoilt Faroe Islands. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs, from visiting the famous Little Mermaid statue to the family-friendly resorts of Lalandia and Marielyst, with comprehensive listings of...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Back Roads Great Britain" driving holiday guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming British villages, local restaurants and intimate places to stay. Unearth the real soul of Great Britain relying on all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours. Twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems and authentic local experiences...
About this book "DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Hong Kong" will lead you straight to the very best of this awe-inspiring city. Whether you're looking for unmissable museums, modernist architecture, the hippest nightlife or the best views of the Hong Kong skyline; this guide is your perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists - from the Top 10 ways to experience the real China to the Top 10 most thrilling festivals and the Top 10 greatest modernist buildings; there's even a...
About this book "The Mini Rough Guide to Paris" is your perfect companion to Europe's most visited and romantic capital. Discover Paris' highlights with stunning photography and detailed coverage, plus a full-colour section introducing Paris' hottest sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the stylish Marais quarter. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do in Paris whilst relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels and restaurants, the trendiest bars and the most old-fashioned...
About this book Bustling with Christmas-themed pictures that kids will love perusing and decorating, Usborne's Lots of Things to Find and Colour at Christmas is full of fun things to spot and colour in as well as plenty of puzzles to solve. With some wonderfully illustrated scenes and things to spot such as skating penguins, dancing elves, presents, snowflakes, decorations and of course Santa, this brilliant festive activity book offers children plenty of opportunities for creative fun.
About this book From sleepy inns with rooms to manor-house hotels for fabulous occasions, each of our places combines character with comfort and a big welcome. A weekend break in a historic city, a night away on business, a family holiday by the sea - there’s something for everyone here. You’ll eat well, too: Michelin stars sprinkle themselves throughout this 12th edition, and there are plenty of chefs who put provenance and seasonality at the top of their list. We are committed to the small hotels...
About this book collection The perfect way to introduce yourself - or a friend - to a bestselling and truly gripping thriller writer, this Harlan Coben Collection includes ten of the American author’s finest fast-paced murder mysteries. With a reputation for luring in the reader and twisting, turning plots that lead to a shocking conclusion, Coben’s compelling style is showcased in this great-value set. Including seven books featuring the likeable and endlessly fascinating Myron Bolitar – sportsman...
About this book "The DK Eyewitness Corsica Travel Guide" will lead you straight to the best attractions Corsica has on offer. Fully illustrated with coverage of all the major sights from the Bonifacio marine park to the picturesque Algajola sea wall and historic Ajaccio, the guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs. Whether you are exploring the rugged and mountainous cultural centre of Corte or enjoying the watersports of modern Porto, the guide includes comprehensive listings of...
About this book Bill Bryson, the acclaimed author of bestsellers such as The Mother Tongue, Made In America and A Short History of Nearly Everything, gives an irreverent and wry view on all things British as he makes a last trip around the country, before moving back home to the United States for a while. Bryson travels across Great Britain, taking in everywhere from Exeter to John O'Groats, and discusses the endearing merits of modern-day Britain. Presenting the ludicrous and charming in equal...
About this book "The Rough Guide to France" is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best French attractions. Full-colour features explore the very best French wines and cheeses, as well as France's key walking regions and routes, while an extensive language section will get you started on all the most important French phrases and vocabulary. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do, while relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars...
About this book "The Rough Guide to Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania" is your ultimate travel guide to the Baltic States. Whether you're looking for inspiring accommodation or great places to eat, in-the-know advice will help you find the very best places to stay. It includes comprehensive coverage of the historic capital cities; the dramatic rural regions dotted with lakes and wetlands; the lost-in-time medieval villages; and, the unique festivals, and the long, dune-backed beaches. The guide's handy...
About this book The award-winning "Rough Guide to Japan" is the definitive guide to this fascinating country with its stunning landscapes, dynamic pop culture, world-class dining and rich history. It will guide you with reliable information and a clearly explained background on everything from Japan's history, religions, arts, movies and music to the country's pressing environmental issues. Whether you're looking for great places to eat and drink or the most exciting places to party and the newest...
About this book For anyone who's ever wanted to know what Horrid Henry gets up to, this satisfying collection of stories tells all! Fans - old and new - will enjoy reading about how Henry gave his classmates nits, tricked the tooth fairy and battled with the demon dinner lady. With doodles, lists, spelling tests and pictures too, this is a real treat!
About this book Look and learn - the quick and intuitive way to learn and recall everyday vocabulary in French. Whether for business or leisure, this introduction to key vocabulary covers a range of subjects from food and drink to sports and leisure. With scenes and items from everyday life clearly labelled, it's easy to find the words you want in this dictionary that shows you what others only tell you.
About this book "The Rough Guide to Mallorca & Menorca" is your ultimate travel guide to two of the Mediterranean's most beautiful islands, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions. From Mallorca's wild and wonderful Serra de Tramuntana and the hustle and bustle of Palma, to Menorca's remote coves and fishing villages, discover the highlights these two islands have to offer inspired by dozens of colour photos. Find detailed historical coverage of the must-see sights and...
About this book A truly vast and extravagant hardback that’s as big as it is beautiful; the Fat Duck Cookbook encapsulates Heston Blumenthal’s unique and remarkable approach to modern cooking. Including some of the mind-boggling and mouth-watering recipes served at the award-winning Fat Duck Restaurant in Berkshire, this joyous, colourful and truly stunning work of art is split into three distinct sections. Heston reveals the history of his restaurant and cooking methods in the opening section,...
About this book "Travel: Where to Go When" is the ultimate holiday planner, highlighting the world's most spectacular places and the best time to visit them. Written by a team of experts, "Travel: Where to Go When" combines informative and inspirational narrative with truly sumptuous photography to bring over 130 global destinations to life - all in a convenient and compact paperback format. Six different holiday themes - Natural World, Unforgettable Journeys, Family Getaways, Luxury & Romance,...
About this book Another touching love story from the witty and charming Alan Titchmarsh, The Haunting is a simmering romance that is packed with fascinating history, intrigue and murder – a recipe for truly captivating fiction. As former schoolteacher Harry Flint begins to research his ancestors following the collapse of his marriage, he begins to find that the past is closer than he ever imagined – how could the mysterious disappearance of Anne Flint in 1816 possibly effect his life two centuries...
About this book There's something for everyone here, from young families to young lovers, peace-seekers, walkers, cyclists and surfers; art and history buffs, too. Stay in a handsome townhouse or a quirky castle, a little terraced cottage or a university college: some lavish, others simple. There are no set rules, no interminable checklists, no hard and fast criteria for inclusion: we look for character, authenticity and owners who love people and go the extra mile. Each entry is special in its...
About this book "The Rough Guide to Canada" is the ultimate travel guide to this staggeringly beautiful country with detailed coverage of all the top attractions. Inspired by stunning colour photography and insightful background information, discover both the urban and the wild with expert guidance on exploring everything from the glistening skyscrapers of Toronto, the restaurants of Montreal and the laid-back ambience of Vancouver, to the spectacular Niagra falls and the rolling plains of the Prairies...
About this book Stretch out and enjoy the view with Go Slow England and Wales from Alastair Sawday’s, a wonderful guide to the finest, most idyllic places to stay and the pleasures of slow living in each region. Each recommended country retreat has been hand-picked and is fully reviewed, complete with colourful and attractive photography. With plenty of useful advice on cultural, historic, gastronomic and unusual places to visit in the vicinity, this wonderful guide will help you discover the finest...
About this book From Simon Scarrow - the author of the number one bestseller Centurion - and set during the Roman Empire, Praetorian tells how army veterans Prefect Cato and Centurion Macro face a race against time to save their lives, as they attempt to unmask the mastermind behind a shadowy Republican movement known as The Liberators. Irresistible reading for fans of Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden, Scarrow mixes history and fiction to create an exciting thriller full of treachery...
About this book Jonny Wilkinson's rugby career has crossed three decades and four World Cups. He has accumulated incredible achievements, points records, an impressive list of broken body parts - and a drop goal that will be remembered forever. The 2003 Rugby World Cup winner now talks about his life and quest for perfection in this autobiography. Driven by an obsession to be the world's best fly-half, here he reveals how this helped him get to the top of the game, and dragged him down into a spiral...
About this book A truly iconic sports book, The Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack is now in its 148th year. A must-have gift for cricket fanatics everywhere, this vast tome captures the spirit of the sport and with coverage of every single first-class game from the cricketing nations, satisfies even the most avid follower’s thirst for statistics. Including some of the finest sports writing of the year, as well as the full lowdown on England’s victorious Ashes tour of Australia, this indulgent book is...
Description A beautiful book that brings cutting edge floral design to your home, Flower Arranging by Mark Welford and Stephen Wicks includes over 70 stunning - but achievable - arrangements for you to try. Packed with sumptuous photography, this easy to follow step-by-step guide utilises 38 of the most widely available flowers, meaning it?s never been easier for you to achieve stunning floral results within your home. With ideas for any occasion, this is a must have book for lovers of floristry...
About this book Meet Rebecca Bloomwood. She has a great flat, a fabulous wardrobe full of the season's must-haves, and a job telling other people how to manage their money. She spends her leisure time ...shopping. Retail therapy is the answer to all her problems. She knows she should stop, but she can't. She tries Cutting Back, she tries Making More Money. But neither seems to work. The letters from the bank are getting harder to ignore. Can Becky ever escape from this dreamworld, find true love...
About this book Si King and Dave Myers return with The Hairy Bikers' Big Book of Baking, a long-awaited baking book from celebrity chef that ties in with their hit BBC2 programme, Bakeation. With their irrepressible enthusiasm for great food, this wonderful hardback sees Si and Dave travel the length and breadth of Europe to discover the very best baking recipes. They make friends and swap recipes along the way, discovering the ultimate Black Forest Gateaux in Germany, incredible pastries in France...
About this book These places stand out from the crowd. The selection here is broad, from a 'Pension de Famille', a French institution that is definitely only for those who know and want exactly that kind of homely simplicity, to some rather grand establishments where superior comfort comes with genuine attentiveness. This title includes Special Places from the old and 'new' neighbourhoods: the Marais, the Bastille, the Canal Saint Martin and all the way up to Montmartre; bars with warm fires and...
