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A beautiful collection of more than 40 interior scenes to colour in, from French designer and decorator Zoé de Las Cases.Enter the charming world of Zoé de Las Cases and rediscover the joy of colouring. Inspired by the homes of leading interiors stylists from around the world, this colouring book of 42 drawings is a curated selection of homely scenes, from welcoming kitchen tables to cosy library corners, beautifully decorated bedspreads to charming country living rooms. Featured designers include: John Derian, Inès de la Fressange, Luke Edward Hall, Merci Paris and Nathalie Lété. With thick, creamy paper and coloured thread binding on an open spine - meaning the book lays flat for ease of colouring - Chez Moi is a beautiful gift for any interiors enthusiast. This joyful ode to the places we call home is a celebration of all things interior décor, and is sure to make you smile as you pick up your pens and pencils and bring these rooms to life.

'A thorough guide to just about everything worth drinking.' The Times'Think of it as wine's answer to the Oxford English Dictionary, only it fits in your bag.' Rob Theakston, Drinkhacker.com'Space for only one wine book in your life? This is it.' Howard G. Goldberg, The New York TimesTHE WORLD'S BESTSELLING ANNUAL WINE GUIDEHugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. This is the 50th anniversary edition of the book that has no rival as the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide to wine.Providing clear, succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world, the book also reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, as well as the best growers to look for and why. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2027 gives clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both.This latest edition of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book includes a special supplement on Flavour and Climate Change, exploring how acidity is typically lower, tannins softer and alcohol higher in the wines we drink. Illustrations are provided by New Yorker regular, Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell.

"It is a reference guide, scholarly work, and a genuinely enjoyable read: three things that don't often coexist in a singular volume. Indispensable is a word that may be selected when running out of compelling word choices, but in this case, it applies with accuracy and precision. There is simply nothing else quite like it, which, for a ninth edition published across five decades, is a remarkable achievement. " - Rob Theakston, Drinkhacker"The World Atlas of Wine is the single most important reference book on the shelf of any wine student." - Eric Asimov, New York Times"Simply superb work... buy it if you like wine at all." - Victoria Moore, Telegraph"The most useful single volume on wine ever published... If I owned only one wine book, it would be this one." - Andrew Jefford, Decanter***Few wine books can be called classic, but the first edition of The World Atlas of Wine made publishing history when it appeared in 1971 and subsequent editions have ensured it remains the most authoritative, must-have wine reference work available. This ninth edition will bring readers, both old and new, up to date with the fascinating and rewarding world of wine.To reflect all the changes in the global wine scene since the last edition in 2019, 18 brand-new maps have been added to the wealth of superb cartography in the book. The incisive text has been given a complete overhaul to address the topics of most vital interest to today's wine-growers and drinkers including the impact of climate change resulting in new wine-growing in the far north of Europe and the sustainability initiatives being explored globally.With beautiful photography throughout, Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, the world's most respected wine-writing duo, working with esteemed maps editor Julia Harding, have once again joined forces to create a classic that no wine lover can afford to be without.

400,000 COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE FIRST TWO EDITIONSAn in-depth guide to the dynamic world of coffee production by the Sunday Times bestselling* author of How to Make the Best Coffee at Home, James Hoffmann.***For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have. This expanded and fully updated 3rd edition contains new chapters on decaffeination and steep and release brewers, as well as additional origins of note such as Australia, Japan and Puerto Rico.Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Coffee producers have access to more varieties and techniques than ever before and we, as consumers, can share in that expertise to make sure the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir, how it is harvested and processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed.Country by country - from Bolivia to Zambia - James identifies key characteristics and the methods that determine the quality of that country's output. Along the way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso machine, to why strength guides on supermarket coffee are really not good news. This is the first book to chart the coffee production of over 35 countries, encompassing knowledge never previously published outside the coffee industry.*In the Sunday Times top ten non-fiction manuals chart, w/c September 19, 2022

** The bestselling film book returns fully updated for 2026! ** With more than 1.75 million copies sold worldwide in 30 languages, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die is the ultimate movie guide that celebrates the cult classics and their contemporary competitors, along with box office hits and breakout independents.Capturing the must-see movies of all time from more than 100 years of cinema, this go-to guide offers an abundance of witty analysis and revelatory insights. Discover some of the most poignant movies from every country and every genre, from action and animation, to comedy, documentary, musical, thriller, noir, short, romance, sci-fi and Western.Newly revised and refreshed, this definitive edition features 500 original movie posters and hundreds of impressive movie stills, including recent Oscar-winning and nominated films such as Anora, Oppenheimer, Everything Everywhere All at Once and Wicked. Quotes from movie directors and critics, together with little-known facts, complement the incisive reviews and vital statistics of each movie to make this the most fact-filled edition ever.No matter your passion, whether it be musical, superhero or Korean cinema, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die is the perfect companion for any film buff or critic. 'Both a fun stroll through some all-time favourites, and a guilty reminder of just how many great movies I haven't seen yet . . .'Aubrey Day, Total Film'As edited by Steven Jay Schneider, it makes for addictive browsing, and likewise features top quality stills.'Film Review

After the phenomenal success of the 1000 Dot-to-Dot series, for his fourth outing author and artist Thomas Pavitte takes on the challenge of recreating some of the world's finest works of art - all in 1000 dots!20 masterpieces by the likes of Van Gogh, Michelangelo and Hokusai are rendered in exquisite line drawings for you to complete yourself. Not only will you discover the satisfaction of seeing each artwork come to life as you join up the dots, but once you've finished, the perforated pages make it easy to tear out your masterpiece ready to be proudly displayed!

Longlisted for The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-fiction 2026 One of the Sunday Times Best Non-Fiction Books to Read in Summer 2026'In this remarkable book, utterly gripping over 400 pages, high-end novelised non-fiction takes a big leap forward' MAIL ON SUNDAY'This is a stylish, intelligent page-turner, as gripping as a thriller film script' THE TIMES'A gripping true crime story, full of sixties glamour and political murk' THE SUNDAY TIMES'It's a hell of a story... The Talented Mr Ripley meets the Nouvelle Vague. A masterclass in narrating' THE TELEGRAPH'Comprehensive...engaging...polished' THE SPECTATOR'Evocative, gripping and beautifully written. I've recommended this book to everyone I know' EMERALD FENNELL 'Highly original, atmospheric and brilliantly conceived, Murder in Paris '68, a true story, reads like a tremendous thriller: fascinating, disturbing and shrewdly compelling.' WILLIAM BOYD'A magnificent read' LAWRENCE OSBORNEFrom the author of A Waiter In Paris...In 1960s Paris, the high-life and the low-life go hand in hand. It is a time of glamour, sports cars, casinos and night clubs with a cast of actresses, petty criminals, high-level gangsters and compromised politicians. And with French cinema taking the world by storm, the man at the dark heart of it all is an enigmatic film star dubbed 'the most beautiful man in the world'. With a shady past and a taste for bad company, Alain Delon lives on the edge. But when a dead body turns up in the outskirts of Paris that turns out to be his associate, Stevan, questions begin to be asked. That Delon shot to stardom playing the stylish and murderous Tom Ripley does not go unnoticed. Is art imitating life or is life imitating art? And who killed Stevan Marković?Edward Chisholm, author of the acclaimed A Waiter In Paris submerses the reader into the city's demimonde and draws us intimately into events as they unfold. And as we inhabit the lives of the players in this extraordinary true-life drama, we witness what became to be known as The Marković Affair from the inside, as it spirals out of control and not only pulls down Alain Delon but everyone in his orbit.For fans of Patrick Radden Keefe, David Grann and Philippe Sands, A Murder In Paris '68 may be the best non-fiction you read this year.'An engrossing book. Through the story of a murder, it takes us back to Paris in the 1960s. As in A Waiter in Paris, Edward Chisholm pierces the glitter to find the city's seamy underside. And unlike the police of the time, he seems to have cracked the case.' SIMON KUPER'A tremendous achievement, genre-defining, sexy, supple, scary. Chisholm gets us into the heads of all the characters, with the noir of Ripley and the street style and ineffable cool of New Wave.' JASON SOLOMONS, film critic and producer

1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die is the ultimate critical guide to history's greatest music. You'll find a mouthwatering choice of listening here: from Miles Davis's jazz landmark Kind of Blue (1959) to David Bowie's tragic final release Blackstar (2016), alongside groundbreaking releases by contemporary artists.Explore musical history from the symphonic pop of The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds to the gargantuan grunge of Nirvana's Nevermind. As well as the acknowledged milestones without which no collection is complete, you'll discover many unexpected treats, such as Einsturzende Neubauten's power tool-enhanced soundscapes and Aphex Twin's sonic troublemaking.1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die pays homage to the forces that have shaped rock and pop - but also dips into dance, jazz, funk, punk, disco, soul, hip-hop, world music and the avant-garde. Fascinating insights and trivia accompany detailed reviews of each album. What did Time magazine consider the twentieth century's greatest album? Which anthem by Prince was an attempt to emulate Bob Seger? And what links Count Basie and Batman?With inside knowledge and incisive criticism from 90 internationally acclaimed music journalists, this updated edition provides an indispensable companion to the music itself. Illustrated with more than 900 iconic images of album covers, bands and artists, 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die is a must-have for the musically inspired.

It's dot-to-dot gone wild in this addition to the 1000 Dot-to-Dot series, as author Thomas Pavitte sets out to explore the animal kingdom. Enjoy bringing your favourite animals to life with The 1000 Dot-to-Dot Book: Animals, featuring popular pets such as cats and dogs, alongside the more exotic beasts of feathers, fur and scales - each rendered in 1000 dots, and resulting in beautifully detailed line drawings that you'll want to keep.

From the author of the home decorating bestseller, For the Love of White, comes an inspirational and informative guide to creating a welcoming home through the seasons using a white and neutral palette.'Unsurprisingly for a book created by The White Company Founder Chrissie Rucker, this showcases 10 stylist interiors - divided into chapters named after the four seasons - each with a high concentration of white, be it on walls, furniture, textiles or accessories. What it demonstrates is that white need not be bland. Taking a close look at each composed and elegant case study, Chrissie points out the elements that make a room interesting, why a fabric or piece of furniture elevates a scheme, or how the simple addition of a table setting might render it the perfect serene and welcoming space to host a dinner party. The home rituals dispersed throughout provide useful tips on how to refresh your house as the seasons change.' Christabel Chubb, House & Garden'Packed with gorgeous inspiration and clever ideas, it'll help you create unique, characterful rooms with with the palest of shades.' House Beautiful 'White Company founder Chrissie Rucker's new coffee-table book offers plenty of ideas for decorating your home in her signature, soothing style.' The Telegraph, Best Home Christmas Gifts 2022 'Chrissie Rucker, founder of The White Company shows how people use shades of white to great effect in their own homes. ' Good Housekeeping'An absolute delight.' Woman & Home'These homes will inspire anyone who loves tranquil surroundings.' Sunday Express'Beautiful.' Grazia'I love a home to feel warm, inviting, personal and lived-in - and mastering how to decorate with white and neutrals is a wonderful way to achieve this.' - CHRISSIE RUCKERIn her much-anticipated second book, The Art Of Living With White, Chrissie Rucker, Founder of The White Company, explores 10 inspirational homes that illustrate beautifully different ways to use white and neutrals through the seasons. The homes vary in size, style and location - from a minimalist city pied-à-terre to a New England-style country house - but what unites them all is the welcoming, stylish and calm feel that their owners have each created.The homes are grouped into the four seasons and each chapter ends with a summary of seasonal rituals that will work in any home. A concluding chapter - Inspiration & Resources - considers finding your own style, how to create a good balance between work and home in interior spaces, the art of simple entertaining and the importance of scent and touch in a truly comfortable home.Praise for The White Company: For the Love of White'A testament to the power of neutrals' - House and Garden'A visual feast with a passion for all things white at its heart' - House Beautiful

THE #1 INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING HEALING SERIES FROM JAPANANOTHER TALE OF CATS, CAKES AND ASTROLOGY FOR READERS OF BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLDUnder the influence of Neptune, the doors to people's dreams are opening once again...If you are kind to cats, so Japanese legend goes, they'll return the favour one day. And if you are kind to the right cat, you might find yourself invited to a celestial café. One summer moon, a cat with azure eyes takes over the running of the Full Moon Coffee Shop. But this cat isn't just any old cat: it embodies our deepest desires - and quietly keeps watch over our dream worlds.The evening's first customer is an aging mother living in a crumbling house by the sea, in the company of her fluffy Persian. Fujiko hasn't seen her only daughter, a high-flying actress in Tokyo, for longer than she can remember. But when news of a lost love hits national headlines and reopens closed doors, this new feline friend offers the chance of a long-awaited reunion.A story about love in all its forms, the third book in the bestselling Full Moon Coffee Shop series tells an empowering story about love and coming to terms with your true feelings.

UNMASKING FOR LIFE, DEVON PRICE'S NEW BOOK, IS AVAILABLE TO BUY NOW***OVER 250,000 COPIES SOLD'Outstanding.' -Fern Brady, author of Strong Female Character'Reading this felt like being at home - I didn't realise how much I masked. What an incredible book that I know will be re-read many times over.' -Dr Camilla Pang, author of Explaining Humans'A remarkable work that will stand at the forefront of the neurodiversity movement.' -Dr Barry M. Prizant, author of Uniquely Human'A powerful argument for radical self-acceptance applicable to all readers.' -Los Angeles Times'An essential roadmap for autistic people to be themselves.' -NPRHave you, a friend or family member been living with undiagnosed autism?For every visibly Autistic person you meet, there are countless 'masked' people who pass as neurotypical. They don't fit the stereotypical mould of Autism and are often forced by necessity to mask who they are, spending their entire lives trying to hide their Autistic traits. In particular, there is evidence that Autism remains significantly undiagnosed in women, people of colour, trans and gender non-conforming people, many of whom are only now starting to recognise those traits later in life.Blending cutting-edge research, personal insights and practical exercises for self-expression, Dr Devon Price examines the phenomenon of 'masking', making a passionate argument for radical authenticity and non-conformity. A powerful call for change, Unmasking Autism gifts its readers with the tools to uncover their true selves and build a new society - one where everyone can thrive on their own terms.

Hop into this uplifting little book, filled with positive affirmations on self-love and empowerment, as told by the internet's beloved mushroom frog"Don't forget about the subtle magic that is happening all around you every day"Meet the Little Frog! With its mushroom cap and endless collection of fabulous footwear, this adorable amphibian is here to be your new best friend. Whether you need an emotional boost, some friendly encouragement or an honest view on the world, the Little Frog will be your guide.Created by the California-based artist Maybell Eequay, this book is a perfect compassionate gift for yourself or others. Inside you will find:- Over 40 hand-drawn illustrations of the Little Frog- Beautiful life lessons and empowering reminders that it's okay to be gentle with yourself and to feel your feelings- A humorous, no-nonsense approach to positivityThese illustrations will fill your heart with love for yourself and others, and remind you that it's brave and wonderful of you to exist!

A TALE OF CATS, CAKES AND ASTROLOGY FOR READERS OF BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLDHumans are stars in their own right, Mizuki. Every one of them.THE #1 INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING HEALING SERIES FROM JAPANUnder a glittering full moon, a Kyoto coffee shop appears only where and when it's needed. It's run by talking cats serving delicious desserts and age-old astrological wisdom. This coffee shop attracts customers who have lost their way in life, from a failed video game developer to a romantically challenged TV director. In the middle of the night, the feline guides will set everyone on their destined paths...Heartwarming and magical, THE FULL MOON COFFEE SHOP will remind you that it's never too late to discover your purpose.'Lose yourself in a world of talking cats with this cult bestseller' GLAMOUR ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Feel-good fiction for those needing a redirection' BOOKLIST ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I don't think I'll ever forget it' READER ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A slice of magic I hope to one day discover is true' READER ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐THE FULL MOON COFFEE SHOP has sold over half a million copies across 20 languages, including Italian, French and German.

**** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ****A Waterstone's Paperback of the Year 2026WINNER 2025 Goodreads Choice AwardsBlackwell's Scottish Book of the Year'Fascinating and illuminating, this book tempers the justifiable rage with sharp and funny pinpricks to the pompous.' VAL MCDERMID, author of Past Lying'Serious and angry, but so completely accessible, How To Kill A Witch is a work of real historical investigation and a fierce warning for our times.' MALCOLM GASKILL, author of The Ruin Of All Witches'Two of Scotland's most vivid storytellers.' THE TIMES'Fascinating, angering' THE MAIL ON SUNDAY As a woman, if you lived in Scotland in the 1500s, there was a very good chance that you, or someone you knew, would be tried as a witch. Witch hunts ripped through the country for over 150 years, with at least 4,000 accused, and with many women's fates sealed by a grizzly execution of strangulation, followed by burning.Inspired to correct this historic injustice, campaigners and writers Claire Mitchell, KC, and Zoe Venditozzi, have delved deeply into just why the trials exploded in Scotland to such a degree. In order to understand why it happened, they have broken down the entire horrifying process, step-by-step, from identification of individuals, to their accusation, 'pricking', torture, confessions, execution and beyond. With characteristically sharp wit and a sense of outrage, they attempt to inhabit the minds of the persecutors, often men, revealing the inner workings of exactly why the Patriarchy went to such extraordinary lengths to silence women, and how this legally sanctioned victimisation proliferated in Scotland and around the world. With testimony from a small army of experts, pen portraits of the women accused, trial transcripts, witness accounts and the documents that set the legal grounds for the hunts, How to Kill A Witch builds to form a rich patchwork of tragic stories, helping us comprehend the underlying reasons for this terrible injustice, and raises the serious question - could it ever happen again?

'This book is a glorious love letter to comfort and calm - Scandi style.' -Michelle Ogundehin, writer, author and TV presenter'Scandi Modern blends dreamy, light-filled homes with genuinely practical advice on how to bring that effortless calm and cocooning Scandinavian feel into your own space. I love how Rebecca and Reena balance interiors escapism with realistic, achievable styling foundations, from materials that age beautifully to rituals that make a house feel lived-in, not styled-for-show. It's thoughtful, grounding and full of ideas I couldn't wait to try at home' - Will Taylor @brightbazaar and The Drew Barrymore Show.'As someone that loves the idea of blurring the lines of indoor and outdoors, Scandi Modern inspires the reader to embrace the concept fully. I've always been heavily influenced my Scandinavian design and this book has my full attention and appreciation. Reena and Rebecca gave us something beautiful in Scandi Rustic and have now raised the bar.' - Hilton Carter @hiltoncarterScandi Modern is a guide to creating a home that feels calm, cosy and intentional. Grounded in the principles of good Scandinavian design, it explores how light, texture, natural materials and curated detail shape spaces that bring out the best in the way we live now.The book moves from the key foundations of Scandi Modern into clear, room-by-room guidance, offering practical advice on layout, flow, furnishings and the everyday rituals that make a home feel inviting. Thoughtful, accessible and rooted in real living, Scandi Modern offers a fresh perspective on calm, cosy living.

In The Art of Street Photography, photographers Joshua K. Jackson and Sean Tucker present a more interpretive and artistic approach to street photography.This book expands the scope of street photography from its more traditional 'reportage' roots to uncover your own subjective and creative visual voice. Throughout the book you will get ideas about how to use the public space as your canvas and your camera as a tool for personal expression. This approach invites you to imbue your work with personal meaning and share your perspective on the world as you seek to show the ordinary everyday in extraordinary ways.Whether you are a seasoned street photographer or just beginning, this book will inflame your curiosity and creativity. Packed with wisdom, encouragement, and striking imagery, The Art of Street Photography will shift your photography from a merely technical exercise to something truly artistic.

'A blueprint for a joyous life lived simply with nature.' Patrick Grant'Harriet's book feels like stepping into a slower softer world. From the very first pages I was wrapped in its gentle celebration of pared-back country style with each chapter unfolding like a walk down a winding country path. It's an invitation to slow down, notice the seasons and create beauty in everyday life. Calming, inspiring and utterly beautiful, with ideas, projects and recipes galore. It's a treasure I shall return to whenever I need a breath of fresh country air.' Paula Sutton, Hill House VintageFrom creating a small cut-flower patch, to creating a festive decorative wreath, Harriet Thistlethwayte's A Country Style is an unhurried guide to making the most of the seasons, indoor and out.In SPRING create a small cut-flower patch, display bulbs indoors or make a rhubarb cake. SUMMER offers simple instructions on how to make a hand-tied bouquet for a friend or inspiration for setting a seasonal dining table. In AUTUMN Harriet shares simple upholstery projects, urges you to grow dahlias and offers her spiced focaccia recipe, while WINTER brings ideas for creating structure in the garden at the quietest time of year and explains how to make a deliciously zesty marmalade cake.

An ode to the quiet joy of collecting more books than we could ever possibly read - and loving them all the same...Drawing on the evocative Japanese term tsundoku - first coined in the Meiji era to describe the growing stacks of unread books that accumulate around devoted readers - this insightful and warmly humorous book reframes what some might see as clutter or guilt as a deeply meaningful way of living.From the tactile pleasure of flipping through pages to the quiet ritual of rearranging overflowing shelves, Tsundoku explores the psychology, culture, and poetry behind the irresistible urge to collect and cherish books. It offers meditations on the joy of choosing and buying books, the rebellion against reading lists, creative ways to organise your shelves, foolproof excuses for sneaking in yet another new title, techniques for remembering what you've read, and the guilty - but glorious - pleasure of re-reading.Above all, this philosophy reminds us that we do not necessarily have to have read all the books we own to love them unconditionally. Feelings of guilt, be gone! Unread books can be even more fascinating because they take us on wonderful journeys, and speak to us regardless, whether we open them or keep them closed. We know that books are a cure for the soul: just touching one, smelling one, or leafing through one makes us feel better immediately.

Ever wondered what Lembas Bread, Cram, or Beorn's Honey Cakes might taste like?From Crickhollow Apple Loaf, Pippin's Minas Tirith Lunch, and Brandywine Fish Pie to Dwarven Spiced Pickled Beetroot, Westfarthing Fairings, and Beorn's Twice-Baked Cakes, Recipes from the World of Tolkien includes over 75 mouth-watering recipes that will take you on a journey through Middle-earth, delivering a treat for your taste buds and your imagination.Immerse yourself in Tolkien's epic fantasy world with recipes inspired by its places and characters. Whether it's breakfast or second breakfast, elevenses or afternoon tea, lunch or dinner - cook up a feast fit for orcs and elves alike.This collection of delicious recipes also features stunning illustrations and artwork throughout, as well as short feature essays that explore the compelling role of food in Tolkien's works. This is the perfect, must-have addition to any Tolkien fan's bookshelf.If you like this, you'll love Recipes from the World of Tolkien, Volume II, The Elven CookbookThis work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

'I love how I can enjoy the seasons through Sean Pritchard's joyously seductive and inspiring arrangements. Glorious!' John Derian'Packed with Sean's vibrant, beautifully composed photographs, it may at first glance look like just another pretty coffee-table tome, but in fact it's bursting with ideas, inspiration and practical advice.' Christopher Stocks, The World of Interiors'A feast for gardeners and interiors lovers.' House & Garden'Atmosfloric is an absolute feast! Not only totally beguiling and full of practical insights but it opens the doors on some of England and France's most beautiful places.' Sophie Conran'Sean's approach to colour is utterly refreshing, his words and photos are luxurious and sumptuous. He moves beyond the hackneyed approaches to colour and explores botanical palettes which create distinct atmospheric experiences of romance, energy and reflection. A true inspiration.' Jo Thompson'All hail Sean Pritchard! His displays are full of wit, stunning colour, singular authenticity - and just damn joyous.' Joely Richardson'I wish I could do the flowers like Sean does. Like all good artists he makes it seem effortless and easy - but the beauty and spontaneity he conjures is grounded in his intelligent study of how colour theory works - and this new manual for flowers is his testimony to us. If you use it properly it is bound to be transformative.' Ruth Guilding, The Bible of British Taste***Sean Pritchard's hotly anticipated new book, Atmosfloric: Flower colour in home and garden explores how to grow flowers for colour and bring them indoors for visual impact and atmosphere. The garden allows us to play with colour. Unlike the colours in our interiors, colour in the garden is fleeting and fickle, and with that comes an exciting opportunity to experiment with a changing performance of colour month after month and to bring those colours indoors for constantly changing displays.Colours are considered in three mood-based chapters: Romantic, Energetic and Reflective. For each chapter Sean reveals his favourite flowers to grow (with plant lists and inspirational planting plans) and shows them in a range of inspirational gardens and interiors.As with Outside In the photography is by the author, who has photographed some highly sought-after gardens and interiors in England and France including the iconic Charleston Farmhouse and Kettle's Yard, plus the homes of Richard E Grant, Sam McKnight, Marin Montagut, Butter Wakefield, Isabel and Julian Bannerman and Anthony Watson of Atelier Vime.Sean also takes a personal look at colour theory and explores the relationship that gardeners and gardener-artists have had with colour through history.

Create beautiful botanical artworks, engage with the natural world around you, and take pleasure in the changing seasons with A Year of Watercolour. Award-winning and bestselling artist and tutor Harriet de Winton takes you through more than 30 step-by-step botanical paintings that span the seasons. Learn to paint cherry blossoms and lambs in the spring, honeybees and wildflowers for summer, oak leaves and harvest mice in autumn, and pine trees and snowdrops in winter. Plus, enjoy charming bonus features like a recipe for wild garlic pesto in springtime, or guidance on how to paint a festive wreath with winter berries and foliage. Harriet covers basic watercolour techniques including mixing colours, making this book perfect for watercolour beginners. The perfect primer for creating seasonal cards, personalized stationery and stunning artworks to decorate your home or give to friends and family.

Collage allows your creativity to run riot. It lets you juxtapose disparate elements, styles, and media against each other and create something entirely novel, bizarre, arresting, beautiful, ironic, or unsettling. Old and new can be fused together; the digital and hand-made can be combined.What you can create with collage knows no bounds.This little book is full of big ideas from contemporary collage artists to inspire you to think differently. It's the perfect gift for creative friends and family, providing inspiration for curious beginners as well as seasoned collagists looking for new ways of working. With a new idea on every page, you will discover fresh ways of tackling the medium to create work that is original and exciting.Ideas include:- monoprint- embroidery- felting- portraiture- painting- body art- sketchbooking- miniature dioramas- Surrealism- Photoshop- and many more!

ARE YOU READY TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR LIFE? THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A bold and empowering exploration of self-love... Think of it as a winter shot of self-esteem' GLAMOURWOMEN LIVING DELICIOUSLY IS THE FOLLOW-UP TO THE RECORD-BREAKING, BESTSELLING WOMEN DON'T OWE YOU PRETTY BY FLORENCE GIVEN WHICH HAS SOLD OVER 750,000 COPIES WORLDWIDEThe book will help women uncover their sense of awe and wonder that has been buried by the layers of shame and self-objectification that get piled on us by the patriarchy. For too long we have internalised the belief that our bodies are things to be looked at - instead of lived in. That it's embarrassing to fully express ourselves. That we cannot trust our desire.WOMEN LIVING DELICIOUSLY unpacks the many barriers women face when trying to access joy so that they can discover the delicious life that's theirs for the taking.International-bestselling author Florence Given wants to restore your lust for life and your sense of agency, giving you the courage and permission to inch closer to the wildly expansive life that you FULLY deserve - not in the future, not when you're perfect, not when you're prettier - but right NOW!ONE OF FORBES' TOP 30 WOMEN UNDER 30'A hugely influential young woman' WOMAN'S HOUR'An incredible mouthpiece for modern intersectional feminism' GLAMOURREADERS CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF WOMEN LIVING DELICIOUSLY:'This is probably the best book ever written for women''I have recommended this book to every woman in my life''It's like talking to a big sister who let's you be yourself''A culmination of everything you could ever need to live your most vibrant life' 'This book is the epitome of how amazing it is to be a woman'

A beautiful collection of more than 40 Parisian scenes to colour in, from French designer and decorator Zoé de Las Cases.Enter the charming world of Zoé de Las Cases and rediscover the joy of colouring. Inspired by snapshots of Paris through the eyes of creators from the city and beyond, this colouring book of 42 drawings is a curated selection of romantic Parisian scenes from around the city, from rooftop views to cosy café corners, bohemian apartments to boutique windows. With thick, creamy paper and coloured thread binding on an open spine - meaning the book lays flat for ease for colouring - Paris is a beautiful gift for anyone wanting to romanticize their life. This joyful ode to the French capital is chic, stylish and sure to make you smile as you pick up your pens and pencils and bring the streets of Paris to life.

Discover the ten movements that will unlock longevity, health and happiness.What if the simplest investment in your future health is something you can do right now, at home?Strength training in midlife is the ultimate game-changer. With just ten simple exercises, you can build stronger muscles and bones, supercharge your immune system and optimize your nervous system - all while paving the way to a more active, energized life. Renowned osteopath and healthy ageing expert David Vaux shares his decades of experience in helping patients and shaping health initiatives. His evidence-backed, no nonsense, practical approach focuses on small, sustainable changes that anyone can adopt - no matter your age, experience, fitness level, or schedule. This book is for anyone who wants to build strength safely and efficiently, all the while investing in your 'strength pension'. Inside, you'll find:Step-by-step guidance for mastering the ten foundational strength exercises, followed by a 12-week programme, like a Couch to 5k for strength.Exclusive video tutorials to ensure you get every move just right.Customizable workout plans to fit your goals and lifestyle.Motivational hacks and a print-at-home guide to keep you on course.Ready to embrace a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant version of yourself? Your journey starts here!'David's Firefighter's philosophy of unfailing, non-flashy and functional underpins Stronger ' The Times'Stronger is a life-changer - a refreshing, innovative and powerful roadmap to healthy ageing through strength building.' Dr. Kelly Starrett and Juliet Starrett, co-authors of the Sunday Times Bestseller Built to Move (2024)'This book should be prescribed by the NHS to anyone over 40!' Professor Sir Muir Gray CBE (2024)'Muscle matters, particularly as we age. In Stronger, David clearly and concisely explains the importance of muscle in healthy ageing, and how to optimise muscle mass to enhance quality of life. The easy guide to exercises with accompanying resources makes 'Stronger' a must-read for anyone aiming to flourish in later life' Professor Greg Whyte OBE'This book is a must for somebody who is looking to safeguard their physical functionalities as they age. No gimmicks, just sound training regimes to get you started' Martin Lau. Registered Dietitian. Strength and conditioning coach'Stronger is a call to action to unlock the strength your body and mind deserve. Strength is not just for athletes-it is the foundation of vitality, independence, and resilience as we age. David Vaux powerfully distils the complex science of musculoskeletal health into clear, actionable steps to improve functional strength, prevent injuries, and age with confidence' Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, Royal collage of GP's Lifestyle & Physical Activity Champion'As a fitness professional I found Stronger to be a bible for strength training that should be taught to all personal trainers. This book is a must read for anyone looking to improve their strength' Sarah Gorman, Founder: Move Collective

'When a robin appears, a loved one is near' In 2019, Tony Putman was working as a gardener in Edenbridge, Kent, when he noticed a bold robin sitting on a branch of an old plum tree. The robin glanced in his direction as he approached, but he didn't move, so Tony grabbed his camera and took a photo. This would be the first of hundreds of photos that Tony would take of Bob the robin - and the start of an extraordinary friendship that would last for years.As Tony shared his pictures on his social media account, Putman and Robin, he witnessed an outpouring the love - not just for Bob, but for robins everywhere, who populate our gardens with song and movement even on the direst winter days.In this book, Tony shares his touching journey with Bob, and tells the story of our unwavering affection for these magnificent creatures. This is an informative book about the life of a robin, as well as a beautiful love letter to these spirited and lively birds - who offer us a connection with nature, a moment of contact and a great source of comfort and joy.-'A beautiful and touching celebration of wildlife and our relationship with the little creatures who share this wonderful planet with us. This book is much needed in these chaotic times.'Abigail Hopkins'A heartwarming story of connection; this book will inspire you to see nature with fresh eyes'Suzy Reading

'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann team up In this beguiling deep dive into what the world's favourite hot drink can teach us about the art of living.Julian Baggini has long been fascinated by the philosophical underpinnings of how we eat and drink, and the chance discovery in Tokyo of a copy of The Book of Tea by Kakuzō Okakura (published in 1906) led him on a journey to explore our relationship with coffee. Coffee is the ritual that begins and gets us through the day, it not only fuels us but has shaped the very fabric of modern life. Our cup of coffee allows for a moment of deeper connection, both with oneself and others, through attentive preparation and consumption. A moment to embrace life's absurdity with joy and alertness.This little book on coffee is something ultimately enriching and life affirming, an elevation of the everyday and a pleasure to read - a treatise on how we can infuse the seemingly mundane with moments of mindful attention and meaning. It will appeal not only to coffee lovers but to anyone intrigued by the intersections of culture, philosophy, and everyday life. In tracing the deep roots of coffee in our imagination, The Book of Coffee reveals why this humble drink remains a profound and lasting symbol of life itself.