2016

ÔÇÿQuite simply the best writer of magic there isÔÇÖ Neil Gaiman ÔÇÿTruly magical ÔǪ Guaranteed to leave you gaspingÔÇÖ The Bookseller ÔÇÿShe is the best writer of magical fantasy for childrenÔÇÖ Evening Standard

<b>The complete collection of <i>Sunday T</i><i>imes </i>bestselling author Elsie Silver's debut series, featuring bestsellers <i>Off to the Races</i>, <i>A Photo Finish</i>, <i>The Front Runner </i>and <i>A False Start</i>. This box set includes bonus chapters and special, limited edition cover art.</b><br/><br/> Before Chestnut Springs and Rose Hill, there was Gold Rush Ranch . . .<br/><br/> Welcome to Ruby Creek, where Vaughn and Cole Harding's family ranch, Gold Rush, is the centre of high stakes horse racing - and high stakes romance.<br/><br/> In <i>Off to the Races</i>, you'll see Vaughn reluctantly fall for his new ranch employee Billie. In <i>A Photo Finish,</i> you'll see soldier Cole return to Ruby Creek, only to run straight into old acquaintance Violet. In <i>The Front Runner</i>, you'll see the Harding family's nemesis Stefan grow closer to their friend and vet, Mira. In <i>A False Start</i>, you'll see Stefan's best friend Griffin become tempted by Stefan's younger sister, Nadia.<br/><br/><b>This beloved series features four interconnected standalone novels with special illustrated cover art.</b>

A boxed set of the first three books in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.

<b>Learn how to repurpose leftover fabrics and make a Scandi-inspired wardrobe with <i>Sewing with Scraps</i>.</b><br/><br/>Home sewing can create a lot of natural wastage, and it can be tricky to find ways to use leftover fabric pieces. <i>Sewing with Scraps</i> will show you how to think sustainably and make 15 fashion-forward garments and accessories in sizes UK 6-30, including a workwear jacket, patchwork tee, quilted coat, tote bag and more.<br/><br/>Swedish designer Birgitta Helmersson and Sam Grose will teach you three core methods to make the most of your scraps - patchwork, strips and collage - before you put them to use. This book includes 3 unisex PDF patterns - use the ones provided or try out the methods with some of your own favourite patterns.<br/><br/>Whether you're a beginner or experienced sewer, <i>Sewing with Scraps</i> will show you how to elevate leftover fabrics into clothing you'll treasure for years to come.

<b>A thrilling graphic novel reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn that follows Jim, an enslaved man on a journey towards freedom, and his sidekick, Huck, in the antebellum Southfrom the team behind the Eisner Award-winning </b><i><b>The Black Panther Party.</b></i> <br/><br/>Commonly regarded as one of the great American novels, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers since 1885. But since its publication, critics have rightfully condemned Mark Twain's troubling portrayal of Black Americans as stereotypes and caricatures, with contemporary fans searching for a modern update to this iconic tale. <br/><br/>Big Jim and the White Boy is a radical retelling of this American classic, centering the experiences of Jim, an enslaved Black man in search of his kidnapped wife and children, along with his cheeky sidekick, Huckleberry Finn. Jim and Huck's high-stakes adventures take them on an epic voyage across the antebellum South and Midwest, through Confederate war camps and runaway safe houses, into Old West standoffs, and on the road as covert Underground Railroad agents. <br/><br/>Intertwined into the story of Jim and Huck are the stories of Jim's descendants in the 1930s, 1980s, and 2020s, making this a multigenerational family epic as well as an adventure story. <br/><br/>Big Jim and the White Boy takes readers on a journey through Jim and Huck's past, present, and future, delving into their incredible friendship and years of adventuresa bond that transcends the gruesome racism of the Civil War era. <br/><br/>With compelling artwork and riveting storytelling, David F. Walker and Marcus Kwame Anderson push the boundaries of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in this incredible graphic novel, exploring the triumphs and tribulations of Jim and his family, and finally giving his due as a hero of American literature.

En kärnfull och lättläst bok om bindväven (fascia). I sin femte bok dyker fysioterapeuten Linus Johansson åter in i den mänskliga kroppens komplexitet. Denna gång är det bindväven (fascia) som ska utforskas. Vad säger den senaste forskningen om bindväven? Vilka är dess unika egenskaper? Hur gör man för att träna och behandla den? Och är förståelsen om bindväven vägen till att skapa en mer energieffektiv och följsam kropp? Detta är frågor som Linus utforskar tillsammans med dig som läsare. Det här är en kärnfull och rikt illustrerad bok som tar dig med på en resa från bindvävens innersta kvalitéer hela vägen till principerna för hur man kan behandla och "träna" den. Boken utgår från ett vetenskapligt perspektiv med över 50 referenser till artiklar och litteratur.

<b>The ultimate guide to exploring the roads less travelled, in Tokyo and beyond.</b><br/><br/> Chiara Terzuolo takes us on a journey through Tokyo and its surrounding cities, uncovering the hidden treasures that lie beneath the well-trodden hustle and bustle of one of the world's most-travelled destinations.<br/><br/> From tucked-away bars to quirky vending machines, themed walks to secret tea houses, Hidden Japan is your guide to the art of wandering off the beaten path. With chapters on the Nature, Food, History, Art and Late-Night destinations that you'll find only in Tokyo, Hidden Japan has detailed recommendations for every kind of traveller.<br/><br/> Complete with stunning illustrations by Justine Wong, this is a must-read for anyone looking to explore Japan's many hidden marvels.