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2015 is already turning out to be a landmark year. In

Freehand Fashion to the Pavilion family. We are also

January Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom colouring-in

eagerly anticipating the publication of a unique treasury

book, published under the Batsford imprint, reached the

of marvels and oddities in the form of A Curiosity

Amazon top 10 bestsellers list and continues to amaze

of Magic, Folklore & Fairytales by The Magpie & the

with its beautiful artworks and stellar sales. In March we

Wardrobe. Meanwhile, we all await Millie Marotta’s

were thrilled to win the IPG Trade Publisher of the Year

Tropical Wonderland with much excitement.

in recognition of our achievements over the previous

We would once again like to thank our authors,

year. That month we also published The National

illustrators, photographers, distributors, agents and

Trust Book of the Coast to coincide with much national

partners, and of course the judges of the Independent

festivity and in recognition of our glorious coastline.

Publishing Awards, for helping to get 2015 off to a

Looking forward, we are delighted to welcome Luis

wonderful start.

Troyano (fresh from BBC1’s ‘Great British Bake Off’) with his Bake it Great! and Chinelo Bally (a shining

Polly Powell

light of BBC2’s ‘Great British Sewing Bee’) with her

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FOOD & DRINK

CREOLE KITCHEN SUNSHINE FL AVOURS FROM THE CARIBBEAN

Vanessa Bolosier Pavilion | 9781909815926 | £25.00 | June 2015 | HB Colour photographs throughout | 240 pages | 246 x 189 mm

An original collection of 100 adventurously mouth-watering Caribbean Creole recipes The food from Creole Kitchen is simple, easy to make yet comforting. It reflects the rustic Amerindians’ love for seafood, the customary African usage of tubers and a tradition of slow-cooked stews. French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and English cooking techniques and myriad spices help to bring the flavours together.

Drawing inspiration from her childhood kitchen, Vanessa offers substitution ideas for traditional Caribbean ingredients, although they are increasingly available in supermarkets and grocers everywhere.

From prawns colombo to Creole cassoulet, coconut slaw to saltfish boudins, from flambé bananas to pineapple fritters and rum-laced punch and cocktails, Creole Kitchen brings people together around the one thing that matters most when you celebrate life on the islands: food.

Vanessa Bolosier was born in Guadeloupe and is half-Guadeloupian and half-Martiniquan. She moved to France when she was 17 to work as a fashion model, and on moving to London, concentrated on her true love – food. Vanessa founded her company, Carib Gourmet in 2011, specialising in luxury Caribbean food and confectionery including the award-winning Coco Gourmand coconut sweets. She also runs a cookery school and supper club.

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BAKE IT GREAT Luis Troyano Pavilion | 9781910496442 | £25.00 | August 2015 | HB Colour photographs throughout | 256 pages | 246 x 189 mm

Delicious recipes for novice and experienced bakers from the ‘Great British Bake Off’ finalist Luis Troyano wowed the nation with his striking recipe creations on the 2014 series of BBC1’s ‘Great British Bake off’ and this, his first book, contains 100 recipes to tempt all taste buds. Not content with just making something taste great, Luis wants it to look great as well – he believes even the simplest of bakes can be show-stopping, from Bakewell cupcakes to eyecatching centrepiece breads. Luis designs his cakes, breads, pies or tarts on paper before he bakes and the charming illustrations from his personal notebook offer inspiration on turning ideas into reality. With simple tips to demystify the art of baking combined with plenty of unusual ideas and even a taste of Spanish family home baking, this is the kitchen essential for any baker’s collection.

Luis Troyano, a baking obsessive, was a finalist on series 5 of ‘Great British Bake Off’. He became known for ‘his ingenious designs’ and achieved ‘some of the most stunning bakes to ever grace the Bake Off tent’. A self-taught cook, Luis has a passion for experimenting with new flavours and ingredients; he also writes a successful blog and runs baking courses at the Seasoned Cookery School in Derbyshire. He lives in Stockport, Manchester.

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ANNA DEL CONTE ON PASTA Anna Del Conte Pavilion | 9781909815629 | £20.00 | September 2015 | HB Black & white illustrations | 208 pages | 235 x 193 mm

‘The book that actually changed the way the English thought about Italian cooking.’

NIGELLA LAWSON

The original classic on pasta, described by Nigella Lawson as ‘the instrumental force in leading us from the land of spag bol, macaroni cheese and tinned ravioli’ – has been fully revised and updated for the first time, with over 30 new recipes and specially commissioned illustrations.

In addition to 120 recipes, the book includes a fascinating historical account of pasta, advice on cooking methods, and an exploration of the different types of pasta. The recipes come from every region of Italy and are divided into easy to navigate chapters on meat, dairy, vegetables, soups, stuffed and baked pastas. This is an important Italian cookbook that will quickly prove to be a kitchen essential.

Anna Del Conte is widely recognised as the doyenne of Italian cooking. In 1987 she was awarded the prestigious Duchessa Maria Luigia di Parma prize for Gastronomy of Italy; received the Premio Nazionale di Cultura Gastronomica Verdicchio d’Oro prize in 1994 for her contribution to the dissemination of knowledge concerning authentic Italian cooking and was awarded the Guild of Food Writers Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011. Her books include the award-winning The Classic Food of Northern Italy.

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GENNARO’S ITALIAN FAMILY FAVOURITES Gennaro Contaldo Pavilion | 9781910496435 | £14.99 | May 2015 | PB 120 colour photographs | 240 pages | 246 x 189 mm

‘Food brings people together.’ GENNARO CONTALDO Good food that is easy to prepare is central to the Italian home. Chef Gennaro Contaldo was brought up in Amalfi, and in this cookbook he shares some of his favourite family food, taking inspiration from the past and present. There are dishes that have been cooked for him by his mother, grandmothers, aunts and sisters, and meals that he cooks for his children today. Gennaro shows that good family cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. Encompassing soups, salads and tempting dishes ranging from quick pasta dishes to slow-cooked Sunday lunches and recipes for family celebrations, this book has something for every occasion.

Gennaro Contaldo was born in Minori in Amalfi.

He came to Britain in the late 1960s, worked in several restaurants and eventually opened the award-winning Passione in London. He is the chef who inspired Jamie Oliver when they worked together at Antonio Carluccio’s Neal Street restaurant.

Gennaro co-presents ‘Two Greedy Italians’ on BBC2 with Antonio Carluccio.

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VERY VEGGIE FAMILY COOKBOOK Sara Ask and Lisa Bjärbo Pavilion | 9781910496220 | £14.99 | August 2015 | HB Colour photographs throughout | 144 pages | 237 x 197 mm

Delicious, easy and practical vegetarian recipes to feed the whole family As more and more people turn their eyes away from the meat counter and look at the vegetables on offer instead, the question of how to make everyday simple dishes for a young family that are both satisfying and delicious raises its head.

The 60 vegetarian recipes have been developed with all ages in mind, and range from those that take only 20 minutes on a stressful day after work, to dishes for less hectic weeknights and recipes for the weekend that are a little more indulgent. Recipes for finger food, healthy snacks, yummy desserts and lots of practical tips are also included. This book is a colourful, stylish and fun source of cooking inspiration for your family kitchen.

Sara Ask is a children’s dietitian, food journalist and lecturer with extensive experience in creating recipes for parenting magazines.

Lisa Bjärbo is a journalist, writer, blogger and parent of two very picky vegetarians.

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SPIRALIZE! Stephanie Jeffs Pavilion | 9781910496695 | ÂŁ12.99 | August 2015 | HB Colour photographs throughout | 96 pages | 200 x 200 mm

The ultimate beginner’s guide featuring over 40 quick and easy recipes Having a healthy relationship with food should never mean denying ourselves enjoyment from the meals that we eat. Making small changes to our diet and incorporating more of the food that truly nourishes our bodies is something that can be easily achieved with the help of one simple tool: a spiralizer. This book explains all of the health benefits of spiralized food and features a step-by-step guide to transforming vegetables.

With all the tools needed to improve our diet, this is a must-have book for anyone looking to make small, positive changes towards living a healthier, happier life.

Stephanie Jeffs is an author, coach, entrepreneur, raw-food expert and self-confessed juice junkie. She was once an unhealthy vegetarian and has since lost nine stone and cured herself of chronic disease through eating a diet based on raw foods and plants. She is passionate about clean eating and her focus is on raw foods for weight loss. As the founder of Explore Raw, Stephanie supports clients who seek optimum wellness through the pursuit of a plant-based diet rich in raw foods.

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COOKING WITH TINNED FISH TAST Y MEAL S WITH SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD

Bart van Olphen Pavilion | 9781910496237 | £12.99 | June 2015 | HB Colour photographs throughout | 144 pages | 235 x 155 mm

Delicious, responsible, sustainable and just as good as fresh!

Tinned fish is surprisingly versatile in the kitchen, and in his new book, Bart has created a collection of tasty and nutritious recipes that offer the best of both worlds; fresh produce combined with tinned tuna, salmon, crab, cockles, mackerel, mussels, anchovies and sardines. Sharing his top tricks and tips, Bart demonstrates how easy it is to cook with the ultimate store-cupboard staple, straight from the pantry and into the pan. From simple soups and sauces to sandwiches and wholesome meals he invites the home cook to get inspired and enjoy great fish.

Bart van Olphen is committed to the consumption of sustainably caught fish – he was presented with the title of the world’s most sustainable seafood entrepreneur in 2008. Fishing communities all over the world inspire both his range of fish products, through his company Fish Tales, and his mouth-watering recipes and awardwinning cookery books. Bart’s fantastic ‘Fish Tales’ feature regularly on Jamie Oliver’s Food Tube Network.

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HOT DOG! THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE WIENER Portico | 9781910496626 | £9.99 | November 2015 | HB Colour illustrations throughout | 128 pages | 198 x 129 mm

A celebration of the hot dog, from lowly beginnings to 21st century street-food star The humble hot dog has become a stellar street-food sensation. Long gone are the days in which a squirt of ketchup or mustard made for a well-dressed dog; today’s hot dog is more likely to be brought alive with kimchi, sauerkraut or satay sauce. Hot Dog! is a mouthwatering celebration of the hot dog and its illustrious history, from its Germanic roots through to its arrival in America where it quickly became the ball-park convenience food of choice. Packed with fascinating nuggets of wiener trivia, from Barack Obama’s favourite dog (the chilli dog) to why the hot dog was one of the first foods enjoyed in space, this is the ultimate resource for the hot-dog fan. All the burning questions will be answered: Where did the name come from? What exactly is a corn dog? Is it ever OK to use a knife and fork? (No.) In addition, there are 10 recipes for gourmet dogs, from currywurst to classic sauerkraut.

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SOUP FRESH, HEALTHY RECIPES BURSTING WITH SEASONAL FL AVOUR

Vava Berry Pavilion | 9781910496534 | £14.99 | September 2015 | HB Colour photographs throughout | 192 pages | 212 x 187 mm

100 delicious recipes from all corners of the world and for every occasion Comforting, inspiring, fun, nutritious and easy – soup is the perfect comfort food and thrifty cooking at its best. A shot of flavour, a nourishing meal in one, a delicate entrée – soup epitomises versatility, ease and resourcefulness. You can create a whole dinner party around one soup, cook a healthy lunch that will make your colleagues jealous, be creative for very little money, use up leftovers, or get your summer picnic sorted. From wholesome butternut squash, carrot and pumpkin, to classic tomato or roast parsnip with grain, to the more exotic Turkish chicken and yogurt soup with golden butter, this book has mouth-watering recipes for all seasons.

Vava Berry, also known as Valerie Berry, is a wellestablished food stylist and writer living in London.

Originally from Paris, she started her own catering business when she lived in Connecticut, USA and ran a pop-up restaurant in Paris, as well as working as a restaurant critic when she first moved to London.

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INDONESIAN FOOD Sri Owen Pavilion | 9781910496718 | £20.00 | November 2015 | HB Colour photographs throughout | 288 pages | 220 x 220 mm

The most comprehensive account of this ancient, exotic and varied cuisine ever published Sri Owen, the world’s leading authority on Indonesian food, provides over 100 mouth-watering recipes, from staples and basics to food for festivals and special occasions. All recipes have fascinating introductions which place them in their regional and cultural settings and are easy to follow.

The book is split into two parts – in part one a series of introductory chapters examines the role of food in Sri’s life, in Indonesian culture and society, with recipes to illustrate. Part two explains the essential ingredients and techniques of Indonesian cookery, with notes on availability, substitutions and discussions of modern developments, again with the relevant recipes and variations to accompany each technique.

Painstakingly researched, and complemented by the superb photography of Gus Filgate, this book captures all aspects of this diverse culinary culture.

Sri Owen was born in Indonesia and moved to Britain in 1964. She is an internationally renowned author, lecturer and cook whose admired and authoritative books include The Rice Book (winner of the André Simon award), Indonesian and Thai Cookery, Indonesian Regional Food and Cookery and Healthy Thai Cooking. Since she was first published in 1976, Sri has become the foremost authority on Indonesian food in Britain and is one of the ‘grandes dames’ of the UK food scene.

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PORRIDGE & MUESLI HEALTHY RECIPES FOR PORRIDGE AND MUESLI TO KICK START YOUR DAY

Viola Adamsson Pavilion | 9781910496299 | £12.99 | October 2015 | HB Colour photographs throughout | 96 pages | 220 x 188 mm

Delicious recipes to give breakfast a new lease of life Porridge and oatmeal are commonly thought of as having Scottish heritage but in fact versions using different grains have originated from other parts of the world, including barley porridge from Norway. This winter warmer is now enjoyed by one in two people, as well as being the breakfast of choice for many celebrities, chefs, athletes and slimmers. Porridge oats are cholesterol lowering and cheap and as the superfood grabs media attention, even top restaurants are adding trendy versions of porridge made with quinoa and brown rice to their menus. With a range of recipes using different grains, including bircher muesli and granola, wonderful fruit compotes and other toppings, this book shows how versatile porridge can be.

Viola Adamsson is a Doctor of Medicine specialising in Nordic dietary habits and their health effects.

She has participated in world championships and Olympiads in the role of dietician and porridge cook.

Viola’s research is the base for the award-winning book The Nordics’ Best Food.

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NATIONAL TRUST

COMPLETE JAMS, PRESERVES & CHUTNEYS Sara Paston-Williams

THE HEDGEROW COOKBOOK 100 RECIPES FROM FREE FOR AGED FOOD

Wild at Heart and National Trust

National Trust | 9781909881518 | £18.99 | July 2015 | HB

National Trust | 9781909881457 | £16.99 | August 2015 | HB

50 colour photographs | 224 pages | 246 x 189 mm

Over 100 colour photographs | 192 pages | 235 x 205 mm

A delicious collection of the nation’s favourite jams and preserves to make at home

Celebrating the wonderful things that can be made by scouring hedgerows, woods and lanes

Packed with new twists on classic recipes, there is plenty to choose from here for both the experienced cook and those who rarely approach the stove. This book proves that making preserves, jams and chutneys is not difficult and the results are so much better than anything shop-bought.

Sara Paston-Williams shares her wealth of experience of British cooking with the best oldfashioned recipes for chutneys and relishes, pickles, jams and jellies, butters, cheeses, curds, marmalades and mincemeats. The recipes included in this collection range from piccalilli and seville orange marmalade to traditional mincemeat and sloe gin.

Free, fun and tasty: harvesting produce from the hedgerows, meadows and woods is growing in popularity with both town-dwellers and countryfolk.

The joy of turning nature’s bounty into delicious produce to enjoy with the family is being rediscovered in kitchens across the country.

This book shows how easy it is to use foraged food in a multitude of different ways. Covering flowers, leaves, berries, fruit and nuts, this practical book contains 100 recipes, both sweet and savoury.

Tips on gathering, seasonal guidance and the law are also included.

Sara Paston-Williams is an author, journalist, lecturer and broadcaster who specialises in food and food history. Her books include Good Old-Fashioned Puddings and The Art of Dining. She lives in Cornwall, in the UK.

Wild at Heart is a growing business selling a range of award-winning, artisan-made jellies, relishes and fruit cheeses, inspired by wild, native and ancient fruits and based on traditional English recipes.

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LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT COFFEE HOW TO SOURCE , ROAST, GRIND AND BREW YOUR OWN PERFECT CUP

Gwilym Davies and Ben Townshend Pavilion | 9781910496329 | £20.00 | October 2015 | HB Colour photographs throughout | 208 pages | 230 x 200 mm

The ultimate guide to coffee by two of the most experienced barista trainers in the UK Coffee is the most popular drink worldwide with around two billion cups consumed every day. More and more people are turning to good quality, fairtrade coffee (premiumisation); evident by the number of independent coffee shops opening up in towns and cities and the growing choice of specialist beans and professional coffee-making gadgets. Let Me Tell You About Coffee is the indispensable guide for those who want to understand more about how to source and brew quality coffee and choose the best beans with confidence. Whether the preference is for light and bright, warm and mellow or dark and aromatic flavours, there are instructions for grinding beans and brewing guides for refining even the aficionado’s coffee-making skills.

Gwilym Davies is an award-winning World Barista Champion and his café and training centre, Prufrock, won the Best Independent Coffee Shop at the 2012 European Coffee Awards. He now spends his time passing on his knowledge around the world and at his training centre in Prague where he now lives.

Ben Townsend has been in the speciality coffee industry for 10 years and opened the award-winning Espresso Room in London in 2009. Ben co-developed the City and Guilds Barista VRQ – the UK’s first accredited coffee qualification.

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GELATO, ICE CREAMS & SORBETS Linda Tubby Pavilion | 9781910496275 | £12.99 | June 2015 | HB 50 colour photographs | 160 pages | 208 x 161 mm

Meltingly delicious recipes for voluptuous gelati, sorbets and artisan iced desserts With all the classic Italian ice-cream recipes in one place, this unique book also includes a selection of tasty extras and toppings to complete the dishes and create a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. From a divinely delicate pear sorbetto, to an intense espresso gelato, to the most indulgent zuccotto (a confection of alcohol-soaked sponge filled with chocolate and hazelnut gelato), simple step-by-step recipes mean that anyone can achieve the perfect treat. Gelato, Ice Creams and Sorbets is celebration of the world’s greatest chilled dessert and its Italian origins and also explores some of the fascinating history, people and places that make the Italian gelato experience unique.

Linda Tubby is a London-based food writer and food stylist. Her other books include Grill, Barbecuing and Grilling Inside and Out, Herbs, and Spanish Country Kitchen.

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POP, BUBBLE & FIZZ RECIPES FOR HOMEMADE SOFT DRINKS AND SNACKS

Tove Nilsson Pavilion | 9781910496268 | £12.99 | July 2015 | HB Colour photographs throughout | 128 pages | 240 x 190 mm

Over 100 recipes for refreshing drinks, moreish sweets and salty snacks This sparkling selection of easy-to-follow recipes features all the soft drink favourites including home brewed sodas, iced teas and coffees, ice-cream sodas and more. Discover how to make delicious homemade soda syrups from the best natural ingredients, how to mix the ultimate lemonade, make fun and fruity bubble tea, and the brewing secrets behind the kombucha trend that’s taken the USA by storm. Plus, to accompany the refreshing drinks on offer there are recipes for irresistible salty and sweet snacks, from flavoured popcorn to crispy onion rings, and gourmet crisps to indulgent churros. Complemented by gorgeous photography throughout, it has never been easier to enjoy a round of thirst-quenching drinks.

Tove Nilsson is a chef, food-writer and sommelier.

She regularly writes for Sweden’s leading food magazines, takes part in the TV4 morning news programme and is often heard on radio where she shares her tastiest recipes and discusses the latest trends in the food world.

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OZ CLARKE A–Z WINE Oz Clarke Pavilion | 9781910496558 | £11.99 | September 2015 | Flexi Black & white photographs | 368 pages | 216 x 138 mm

Oz Clarke is the wine writers’ favourite wine writer Britain’s best-loved wine writer brings you more information, recommendations, facts, passion and opinion than any other comparable guide to wine can.

Organised in an easy-to-use A–Z format, the entries cover wines, producers, grapes and wine regions from all over the world.

For optimum browsing, the guide includes a handy country by country index as well as a full producer index to help you find over 4,000 of the world’s top wine producers and their wines. Detailed vintage charts, with information on which of the world’s top wines are ready for drinking in 2015, can be found on the inside front and back covers.

Oz Clarke is one of the world’s leading wine experts, known throughout the world for his phenomenal palate, irreverent style, accurate predictions and enthusiasm for life in general and wine in particular. He is the author of a collection of bestselling and award-winning wine books including Grapes & Wines, Bordeaux and Let Me Tell You About Wine. Oz was given the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating a diverse career as a TV presenter, columnist and author, at the Drinks Retailing Awards in February 2015.

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FINE LITTLE DAY IDEAS, COLLECTIONS AND INTERIORS

Elisabeth Dunker Pavilion | 9781910496312 | ÂŁ17.99 | September 2015 | PB Over 250 colour photographs | 176 pages | 180 x 240 mm

A miscellany of inspiring images and words from the creator of the popular blog Fine Little Day Welcome to the world of Fine Little Day where photographer and visual artist Elisabeth Dunker takes us on an inspiring tour around her work life, home life and impressive vintage collections. Peek into her studio, summer cabin and Gothenburg apartment and discover an enviable mix of handmade blankets, vintage crockery, bold printed wallpaper and fabrics, smart storage and classic Scandinavian furniture.

She also shares plenty of ideas for recreating the look, with quick and easy projects to try at home. Have a go at pressing flowers, re-using textiles in a patchwork, making pearl baskets, decorating wooden spoons or printing a sweatshirt. This inspiring book is full of pictures, fun and heart.

Elisabeth Dunker is an artist and visual communicator educated at the HDK School of Design and Crafts at the University of Gothenburg.

Since 2007 she has run the lifestyle blog Fine Little Day which has featured in many publications including Vogue Living, The New York Times and The Times.

The blog features everything from interiors, craft and art, to DIY projects and home tours.

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A CURIOSIT Y OF MAGIC, FOLKLORE & FAIRY TALES THE MAGPIE & THE WARDROBE

Sam McKechnie and Alexandrine Portelli Pavilion | 9781910496459 | £20.00 | October 2015 | HB 200 colour photographs and illustrations | 192 pages 246 x 189 mm

A lovingly curated compendium of folklore and curious customs Discover simple magic, heirloom recipes and forgotten fairytales in this eclectic treasury.

The twelve chapters, representative of the seasons, present the celebrations, superstitions and folklore that shape our year. From cherished traditions like Valentine’s Day to the lost excitement of May Day Eve, this treasury reveals a calendar bursting with history, imagination and curious facts. Take a closer look at your favourite homespun rituals and the magic we conjure every day; make a candle wish, mix a moon oil elixir, and hang your romantic hopes on the predictions of an apple peel. Illustrated by a unique collection of ephemera and embellished with trinkets and charms, this sumptuous volume will appeal to the creative and curious.

Sam McKechnie is an artist working primarily with oil and found objects. Her work is inextricably entwined with fairytales, magic and charms, and her creations feature in interior and fashion publications across the globe.

Alexandrine Portelli worked in the fashion industry for many years before returning to her roots to head up the design team at her family’s interiors business. Her personal passions are writing and all things magical and mysterious. She is an avid collector of children’s books, especially fairytales – the darker the better!

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CLASSIC BEETLE A CELEBR ATION

Keith Seume Pavilion |9781910496619 | ÂŁ30.00 | October 2015 | HB Colour photographs throughout | 288 pages | 244 x 279 mm

A homage to the much-loved VW Beetle and all its fans The specially commissioned photographs in this large format, fully illustrated book display each Beetle variant model in its full glory. From the military vehicles of the 1930s through the post-WWII cars, up to and including the final German-built model of 1979, this book offers a loving tribute in sumptuous detail.

Parts of each model are shown in close-up, compared and explained using studio photographs of steering wheels, indicators, engine bays and other aspects of design and function.

The history of the Beetle is illustrated using archive photography, and attention is given to the cultural impact of the Beetle as shown through movies, advertising and graphic design.

Keith Seume is a founding editor of Volksworld and Classic Porsche, and currently edits VWUltra magazine.

He is the author of several books on VW Beetles.

A recognised Beetle expert, he has raced them, dragraced them and customised dozens. His 1951 rare Okrasa-engined Beetle was photographed for this book.

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FIX YOUR BIKE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FOR HAPPY CYCLING

Jackie Strachan and Jane Moseley Portico | 9781910232026 | £9.99 | September 2015 | HB Colour photographs and illustrations throughout | 112 pages 148 x 194 mm

Shortcuts, tricks and techniques that all cyclists should know to get back on the road As more of us take up cycling both for commuting and leisure, the one thing that no one should be without is a handy, easy, accessible guide to refer to if the bike lets us down.

Fix Your Bike is a straightforward, no-fuss approach to getting geared up and back on the bike in no time.

Speedy, easy and proficient – step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations cover everything about bike maintenance from puncture repair to gear care and brake-tightening to chain-fixing. This roadside companion will help all cyclists to bring out the best in their bikes.

Jackie Strachan spent 10 years cycling through thick city traffic into Central London from the suburbs and is a veteran urban cyclist, well versed in the dos and don’ts of life in the cycle lane. She is the author of Fix It Good: Car. Jane Moseley enjoys exploring cities in the saddle and is the author of a number of practical books, including Household Management for Men.

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ALPHABET STENCIL BOOK MINI EDITION Batsford | 9781849942867 | ÂŁ9.99 | August 2015 | PB with perforated card pages | 40 die cuts | 76 pages | 160 x 112 mm

A versatile stencil book for arts and crafts, with letters, numbers, accents and punctuation A hugely useful resource for any design, art or craft project, featuring 40 stencils of all the capital letters and numbers printed on perforated card stock that can be torn out and used and reused. In a classic serifed font, these are great for any craft or design project such as textiles, quilting, clothes design, appliquĂŠ, cardmaking or scrapbooking. They can even be used for cake decorating and wedding purposes, especially for monograms. Accents and symbols are included to enable composition in any European language.

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ARM CANDY FRIENDSHIP BR ACELETS TO MAKE AND SHARE

Laura Strutt Pavilion | 9781910496152 | ÂŁ9.99 | August 2015 | PB Over 100 colour photographs | 96 pages | 235 x 193 mm

15 festival-friendly bracelets to make, wear and share with friends Simple to make and fun to wear, friendship bracelets are the perfect homemade accessory. They make great gifts for friends too – if the maker can bear to give them away! Have a go at using washi tape, cord, safety pins, loom bands, beads and even zips to make bracelets and bangles to wear stacked together or one at a time.

Step-by-step instructions and photography allow the reader to knot, bend, twist, braid and tie their way into friendship-bracelet heaven!

Laura Strutt is a freelance journalist, author and designer/maker. She is the former editor of Craft Business magazine and launched Sew magazine, a monthly contemporary stitching title, in 2009 and continued as editor until 2012, leaving to pursue freelance work. She is a passionate designer and shares free projects, technique guides and crafty inspiration on her creative lifestyle blog www.madepeachy.com.

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KNIT YOUR OWN DINOSAUR Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne Pavilion | 9781910496428 | ÂŁ12.99 | July 2015 | HB Over 100 colour photographs | 96 pages | 170 x 216 mm

Over 250,000 copies sold in the Best in Show series Prehistoric animal favourites are brought back from extinction with this new collection of knitting patterns for dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures – from the creators of the successful Best in Show series. There are 12 realistic knitting patterns, from a terrifying T-Rex and a soaring Pterodactyl to a towering Woolly Mammoth. More obscure creatures include the turtlelike Archelon, and the tiny (but vicious) Velociraptor.

Informative fact files and idiosyncratic descriptions of the various species accompany beautiful photography, making this book irresistible for both keen knitters and dinosaur enthusiasts.

Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne run their own knitwear business, Muir and Osborne. Their knitwear is available in the UK and internationally, with several pieces being on display in the permanent collection at the V&A Museum. They are the authors of the bestselling Best in Show and Best in Show: Cats, Best in Show: 25 More Dogs to Knit, Knit Your Own Zoo (voted Best Book 2014 in the British Knitting Awards), Knit Your Own Pet and Knit Your Own Farm.

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DINOSAUR ORIGAMI 20 PREHISTORIC ORIGAMI PROJECTS WITH PAPER SHEETS TO GET YOU STARTED

Fernando Gilgado G贸mez Collins & Brown | 9781910232262 | 拢9.99 | June 2015 | HB 150 colour illustrations | 112 pages | 178 x 178 mm

Now anyone can create their own origami dinosaur park in the comfort of their own home!

Both children and adults will love this amusing collection of 20 dinosaur origami projects. Meet a brooding Brontosaurus, a feisty triceratops and a menacing T-Rex. There are also instructions for making ancient palm trees, a Neanderthal man, a volcano and fire. Each project is accompanied by a brief species profile to make the learning process fun and easy, while thorough step-by-step instructions guide readers through the fold process from start to finish.

For those new to origami, a section about paper and folding symbols makes the process a breeze. Comes with 30 handy origami paper sheets for getting started.

Fernando Gilgado G贸mez has been folding paper since the age of ten and has since published a number of titles on the subject of origami. He is a member of the Spanish Association of Origami and hosts his craft workshops around the world.

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MOLLIE MAKES: HOW TO KNIT GO FROM BEGINNER TO EXPERT WITH 20 NEW PROJECTS

Mollie Makes Pavilion | 9781910496077 | £16.99 | September 2015 | HB Colour photographs and step-by-step illustrations throughout 160 pages | 220 x 220 mm

The complete guide to knitting with exclusive step-by-step projects The team behind Mollie Makes magazine have brought together all their favourite knit designers to share their tips, stories and beautiful projects. A comprehensive beginner’s how-to section teaches the basic stitches, followed by 15 exclusive easy-to-follow projects. Gifts to make for loved-ones include patterns for a baby blanket, bouquet of woolly flowers or a cute bulldog puppy. Homes can be brought up to date by making an on-trend footstool, plant pot or neon rug. Knits to wear with pride include a classic pair of socks or a more daring pompom headband or loopy poncho.

Mollie Makes is the UK’s most successful lifestyle and craft magazine, with the best of contemporary craft and tutorials on inspiring makes. The Mollie Makes team have hand-picked projects from their favourite international designers for each book in the series, which perfectly complement the magazine’s unique editorial style and first-class design.

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HOLLY WOOD KNITS KNIT 20 GL AMOROUS SWEATERS AS WORN BY THE STARS

Bill Gibb Pavilion | 9781910496084 | £16.99 | September 2015 | HB Over 100 photographs and illustrations | 96 pages | 246 x 189 mm

Classic garments from Hollywood legends recreated using modern yarns The chic knitwear worn by a galaxy of Hollywood stars on the silver screen can now be recreated by everyone.

Dorothy Lamour’s figure-hugging beaded sweater allows for playing the vamp or men can adopt an air of elegance in Cary Grant’s casual cricket sweater.

The easy-to-follow patterns were created by fashion designer Bill Gibb, and have been fully updated so that vintage-loving knitters can recreate these iconic looks with modern yarns. Illustrated with clear charts and sketches as well as superbly reproduced images of each of the twenty legends. A section on knitting know-how explains all the tips and tricks needed to capture a piece of Hollywood style.

Bill Gibb was a renowned Scottish fashion designer who specialised in knitwear and is known for his colourful and fantastical designs. Gibb’s work is displayed in many museums, including the V&A in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. He was featured in the Fashion and Textile Museum’s exhibition ‘KNITWEAR! Chanel to Westwood’ in 2014. He died in 1988.

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THE KNITTED TEDDY BEAR

DOGS IN JUMPERS

MAKE YOUR OWN HEIRLOOM TOYS,

15 PR ACTICAL KNIT TING PROJECTS

WITH DOZENS OF PAT TERNS FOR

Redhound for Dogs

UNIQUE CLOTHING

Sandra Polley

Collins & Brown | 9781910231500 | £7.99 | July 2015 | PB

Pavilion | 9781910496305 | £14.99 | October 2015 | HB

70 colour photographs and illustrations | 96 pages | 220 x 220 mm

Colour photographs throughout | 96 pages | 190 x 225 mm

A collection of different knitting patterns for teddy bears and accessories

Stylish and comfortable jumpers to keep any pooch toasty

Homemade teddies have a special charm, and The Knitted Teddy Bear contains knitting patterns for more than 12 gorgeous teddy bears, ranging in style and size. There are traditional-style heirloom bears for serious teddy aficionados; bears with their own wardrobe of clothes for children; as well as tiny teds for the miniature bear enthusiast. With easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams, this is a must-have for teddy bear lovers and knitters of all skill-levels.

Jumpers for Dogs is filled with knitting patterns to keep man and woman’s best friend warm. Each pattern is adaptable for a tailor-made fit with easy-to-follow instructions on how to measure the dog before starting.

Projects include jumpers, coats and a dog blanket and come with different colourway suggestions to help the reader create the perfect attire for their dog. Perfect for dog lovers and knitters of all skill-levels and packed with clear instructions, expert advice and practical tips.

Sandra Polley is an experienced knitter and soft toy-maker with a particular interest in making and collecting miniature teddy bears. She runs a successful small business selling her knitting patterns and kits worldwide.

Redhound for Dogs produces British-made dog attire and accessories. The online shop offers dog jumpers, knitting kits and ‘Sew it Yourself’ dog coat patterns, alongside bandanas, wax coats, bags and collars.

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ULTIMATE KNIT STITCH BIBLE

ULTIMATE CROCHET STITCH BIBLE

750 STITCHES, PAT TERNS, L ACES

500 STITCHES, MOTIFS, L ACES

AND CABLES

AND EDGINGS

Collins & Brown | 9781909397989 | ÂŁ25.00 | August 2015 | HB

Collins & Brown | 9781909397972 | ÂŁ25.00 | August 2015 | HB

Over 800 photos and illustrations | 288 pages | 276 x 216 mm

Over 800 photos and illustrations | 288 pages | 276 x 216 mm

An inspirational collection of 750 knit stitches, available together for the first time

An inspirational collection of 500 crochet stitches, available together for the first time

The ultimate resource for knitters of all skill-levels, packed with concise instructions and technical knowhow. For novices, there is an invaluable section on tools, how to follow a knitting pattern and basic knit and purl stitches. For the advanced knitter there is information on aran, cable and lace. There is also a chapter focusing on colourwork with Fair Isle and intarsia techniques explained. A section on edgings and trims shows how to quickly turn a plain knit garment into something supremely stylish.

This ultimate reference guide offers a selection of the very best crochet stitches, including a few new and reinvented ones. Basic crochet stitches such as shells, chevrons, puff stitches and loop stitches are explained.

There are also sections focusing on various motifs and edgings and trimmings, ranging from simple cords to more elaborate ruffles. Both for those new to crochet and the seasoned pros, this volume provides a wealth of ideas to bring new creative elements to crochet work.

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FREEHAND FASHION LEARN TO SEW THE PERFECT WARDROBE – NO PAT TERNS REQUIRED!

Chinelo Bally Pavilion | 9781910496145 | £25.00 | October 2015 | HB Over 250 colour photographs | 192 pages | 246 x 189 mm

Learn the freehand cutting method with up-andcoming designer and ‘Sewing Bee’ star Chinelo Make classic garments that fit perfectly every time – with no patterns required. Before appearing on the BBC’s ‘Great British Sewing Bee’, Chinelo Bally had never used a sewing pattern. She wowed the judges with her ability to create stylish, fitted garments using a freehand cutting method that was taught to her by an aunt. In this exciting new dressmaking book, Chinelo will let us in to the secret of how she does it.

Using a series of basic garment blocks, she will explain how this innovative technique can be used to create a whole wardrobe of fashionable clothes. Full step-bystep instructions are included for a range of garments including tops, skirts, day dresses, eveningwear and a simple playsuit.

Chinelo Bally is a Nigerian-born Brit with a big appetite for fashion and sewing. In 2014, Chinelo appeared on the BBC’s ‘Great British Sewing Bee’, where she impressed both the judges and her fellow contestants with her freehand cutting method. She now designs and makes clothes to order, runs workshops across the UK and also writes a blog where she offers tutorials on freehand cutting projects.

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MILLIE MAROTTA’S TROPICAL WONDERLAND A COLOURING BOOK ADVENTURE

Millie Marotta Batsford | 9781849942850 | £9.99 | July 2015 | PB Illustrations throughout | 96 pages | 250 x 250 mm

The stunning follow-up to the bestselling Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom Millie Marotta is a hugely popular illustrator and the author of the bestselling Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom which has taken the book market by storm.

Her illustrations of the botanical world are stunning and this book invites us to lose ourselves in a riot of colouring in and drawing. Millie’s intricate style of illustration encourages us to make our own mark, whether it’s to add fine lines on exotic trees, or add a splash of colour to petals on an exotic bloom or the feathers of a tropical parrot to bring them to life.

Colouring books for adults have seen a huge resurgence of late and this book will bring enjoyment to anyone who is looking for a creative outlet or a mindful activity.

Millie Marotta is a freelance illustrator working in her studio by the sea in a little corner of West Wales.

She works in both traditional and digital media on a diverse range of projects including editorial, advertising, merchandising, design for web, textiles and bespoke original works. Her clients range from Virgin Atlantic to Marks & Spencer.

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MILLIE MAROTTA’S ANIMAL KINGDOM

MILLIE MAROTTA’S ANIMAL KINGDOM

50 COLOURING IN POSTCARDS

SET OF 3 JOURNAL S

Millie Marotta

Millie Marotta

Batsford | 9781849942904 | £12.99 | July 2015 | Postcard box

Batsford | 9781849942911 | £9.99 | July 2015 | PB

50 illustrated postcards | 160 x 112 mm

20 small illustrations in each journal | 64 pages | 184 x 146 mm

A lovely box containing 50 loose postcards of illustrations that feature in the bestselling Millie Marotta’s Animal Kingdom. From octopuses to elephants, stags to swallows, rhinos to rabbits, these postcards can be sent just as they are to friends and family, coloured in or even framed and hung on the wall. These bite-sized cards of beauty will delight anyone who receives one.

This three-journal set features illustrations by Millie Marotta with sparkling gold foiling on the cover and a belly band to keep the journals together. Each journal contains 64 pages; one with plain paper and two lined; and feature charming motifs dotted throughout the pages. These are the ideal notebooks for any creative work, school or business notes, diary entries or plain old doodling, and would also make a perfect gift.

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MICHAEL FOREMAN: AN ILLUSTRATED LIFE Michael Foreman Pavilion | 9781843652991 | £20.00 | October 2015 | HB 100 colour illustrations | 220 pages | 265 x 198 mm

‘One of my earliest memories is lying on the floor in front of the kitchen fire, drawing...’

MICHAEL FOREMAN

During the war, paper was in short supply, but the large biscuit tins delivered to Michael Foreman’s mum’s shop were lined with white paper. The tins were about twelve inches square, so unfolded, the paper would be four feet long: perfect for drawings of marching soldiers and convoys of tanks – the village traffic of Foreman’s childhood.

An Illustrated Life looks behind the stories, at the tales that created the spark that created the story, with sketches and notes illustrated to show the real Michael Foreman and how he ticks. This is a journey through time, through location and ultimately, through his memory. A treat for any fan of the illustrator, this wonderful celebration of his work contains ten of the best stories retold for this special edition.

Michael Foreman’s numerous books for children have earned him widespread recognition as one of the world’s leading illustrators. He has regularly collaborated with Terry Jones, Michael Morpurgo and others, while several of his own books are also considered modern classics. His titles include War Boy, War Game, Terry Jones’s Erik the Viking and Animal Tales, Michael Morpurgo’s Farm Boy and many more.

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FLYING THE NEST BRITAIN’S BEST- LOVED BABY ANIMALS

Hannah Dale National Trust | 9781909881556 | £9.99 | October 2015 | HB Illustrated throughout | 120 pages | 155 x 125 mm

A celebration of the nation’s favourite baby animals by the author of The Country Set This beautiful little gift book features 50 baby birds and animals painted by Hannah Dale in her uniquely quirky, characterful style. From the fox cub to the fluffy duckling, the owlet to the loveable leveret, the nation’s favourite baby creatures are delightfully brought to life by this award-winning artist. Each portrait is accompanied by insightful and entertaining text about the animal.

Hannah Dale runs Wrendale Designs, an awardwinning stationery and gift design company specialising in endearing illustrations depicting British wildlife that sell the world over. Hannah lives in rural Lincolnshire and her work is inspired by the lovely surrounding countryside.

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COURTROOM ART IN THE DOCK WITH THE RICH AND FAMOUS

Daniel Scott Portico | 9781910232347 | £12.99 | September 2015 | HB Over 100 sketches | 112 pages | 190 x 225 mm

Over 100 artworks showing celebrity trials from Charles Manson to Sienna Miller The modern rise in celebrity culture has seen a huge boom in courtroom art – TV news programmes and newspapers commission artists to provide images of the latest celebrity court case, scribbled hastily outside the courtroom and sent straight through in time for the evening news or morning editions. It still remains illegal to take photographs in court in many countries including the UK, so artists’ sketches remain the only visual record of these events; and considering that sketches can only be made outside of court, the artists need to have an amazing visual memory. Featuring key courtroom artists from the US and UK, unforgettable moments are captured in pictures and accompanied by descriptions of the court cases.

Daniel Scott has worked in publishing for over 20 years for publishers including Phaidon, Tate Publishing (where he was Sales Director) and Atlantic Books (where he was Managing Director). Having studied History of Art at the Courtauld Institute, he has been involved in the publishing of many major art books. He lives in London.

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ZEN OF DRAWING DR AWING WHAT YOU SEE

Peter Parr

POSTCARD COLOURING BOOK DESIGNS FROM NATURE

Maisonette

Batsford | 9781849941945 | £14.99 | September 2015 | HB

Batsford | 9781849942874 | £7.99 | June 2015 | HB

200 colour illustrations | 176 pages | 200 x 200 mm

24 illustrations | 24 postcards | 140 x 190 mm

Learn to draw what you see with a ‘zen’ approach

Recapture the simple creativity of colouring in

This exciting new book provides the inspiration to pick up a pen, pencil or iPad and start drawing. Peter Parr, Professor of Animation at Bournemouth University, advocates a fresh way of looking closely at the subject and enlisting an emotional response, in order to fully appreciate its fundamental characteristic. His methods have led his students into hugely successful careers, and are now revealed for amateur artists here.

A selection of figurative designs – birds, flowers and butterflies – by a leading textile designer, just waiting for a spark of creative colour to be added. The design team work closely with Tate Modern in London, and have created 24 postcards with six different designs.

The uncoated postcards allow for experimentation with colour combinations and use of crayons, pencils, felt tip pens, and paint. Great fun for anyone looking for a burst of creative expression.

Peter Parr founded the BA (Hons) Animation Course at Bournemouth University and is Professor Emeritus of Animation there. It is an award-winning degree course and Peter’s alumni are employed at Disney, Pixar, Warner Bros and Aardman Animations.

Maisonette is a successful London design studio that specialises in vintage and contemporary designs for modern interiors; glass, ceramics, textile and furniture and large format paintings. They provide the Abstract Expressionist paint-by-number canvases for Tate Modern in London.

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SHIRLEY TREVENA WATERCOLOURS Shirley Trevena Batsford | 9781849942669 | £25.00 | August 2015 | HB 150 colour illustrations | 144 pages | 254 x 226 mm

Shirley Trevena’s life and work is celebrated in a deluxe edition which includes an artwork print In this exciting and inspiring book, popular watercolourist Shirley Trevena reveals the thoughts, ideas, stories and sketches behind more than 100 of her paintings, giving a valuable insight into the evolving work of a much-loved artist. Shirley is known for breaking the conventional rules of watercolour through her exciting compositions, strange perspectives and above all, the strength and vibrancy of her colour combinations. Now she gives her personal view of painting and shares her creative process with us.

Shirley Trevena is regarded as one of Britain’s most innovative artists working in the medium and has an international reputation and fan base. She is a Member of the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour and is author of three bestselling books: Taking Risks with Watercolour, Vibrant Watercolours and Breaking the Rules of Watercolour as well as several DVDs.

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SUNLIGHT & SHADOWS IN WATERCOLOUR Lucy Willis Batsford | 9781849942645 | ÂŁ19.99 | July 2015 | HB Over 150 colour illustrations | 128 pages | 254 x 226 mm

Bestselling artist Lucy Willis shares her secrets of painting sunlight and shadows Lucy Willis is a watercolourist renowned for her atmospheric paintings full of sunlight and shade. In this, her third book, she shares her professional tips and expertise on painting inspirational landscapes and interiors full of light.

Step-by-step demonstration paintings show how to achieve the different effects of light – bright sunlight, shadows, dappled light and night-time scenes. In addition, Lucy explains how to paint from photographs, how to mix colour, and stresses the importance of tone in creating a successful composition. Lucy encourages all watercolourists, whatever their level, to exploit the versatile effects of watercolour and produce exciting, atmospheric work of their own.

Lucy Willis studied at the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art in Oxford, then taught drawing and etching at the Aegean School of Fine Art in Greece.

She won the BP Portrait Award in 1992 and now exhibits her work widely. She lives in Somerset.

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STITCH STORIES PERSONAL PL ACES, SPACES AND TR ACES IN TEXTILE ART

Cas Holmes Batsford | 9781849942744 | ÂŁ19.99 | August 2015 | HB 120 colour illustrations | 128 pages | 276 x 216 mm

Learn how to record what you see around you to create personal narratives in textile art Everyday life events, from local walks to exotic trips, can provide endless inspiration for textile art.

Acclaimed textile artist Cas Holmes, whose own work is often inspired by her life and travels, demonstrates how to record our experiences to create personal narratives that can form a starting point for stitchedtextile pieces. She explains how photography can be used as both inspiration and documentation, and sometimes incorporated into the work itself, along with found objects and ephemera. Useful techniques provide ways of adding extra interest to pieces, including making layered collages, sketching with stitch, and advice on design and colour to create personal, unique work.

Cas Holmes is one of UK’s most renowned textile artists. She exhibits widely and runs courses at West Dean College. She is the author of The Found Object in Textile Art and Connected Cloth, also published by Batsford. She has also written for magazines including The Quilter, and has contributed to Workshop on the Web. She lives in Maidstone, Kent.

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SLOW STITCH MINDFUL AND CONTEMPL ATIVE TEXTILE ART

Claire Wellesley-Smith

NATURAL PROCESSES IN TEXTILE ART FROM RUST DYEING TO FOUND OBJECTS

Alice Fox

Batsford | 9781849942997 | ÂŁ19.99 | September 2015 | HB

Batsford | 9781849942980 | ÂŁ19.99 | August 2015 | HB

130 colour illustrations | 128 pages | 276 x 216 mm

120 colour illustrations | 128 pages | 276 x 216 mm

Introducing a new, slower and simpler way of working in textile art

Discover how to work creatively in tune with nature

The pleasures to be had from slowing down can be many, with connections to sustainability, simplicity, reflection, and tuning into traditional and other multicultural textile traditions. This is a much-needed guide to adopting a less-is-more approach, valuing quality over quantity, and bringing a meaningful and thoughtful approach to textile practice. Richly illustrated with work from the best textile artists who work in this way, this is a truly inspirational book for those looking to reconnect with their craft.

This book is the first to cover the increasingly popular subject of using natural processes in textile art, from dyeing with rust to working with found and scavenged items. It promotes working creatively with what is close at hand and in tune with natural processes, bringing the rhythms and unpredictability of nature into the work. The book is illustrated with the finest examples by artists working this way, often capturing a very strong sense of place, calmness and contemplation.

Claire Wellesley-Smith is a textile artist living and working in Yorkshire, UK. She teaches extensively, working in adult education, schools, community-based projects, museums and galleries. Her workshops involve sustainable stitch, repurposed cloth, and traditional techniques.

Alice Fox is a textile artist with a strong interest in the natural world. In 2012 she was artist-in-residence at Spurn Point National Nature Reserve in East Yorkshire, an experience that has informed much of her recent work. She lives in West Yorkshire.

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REGENCY WOMEN’S DRESS TECHNIQUES AND PAT TERNS 1800 –1830

Cassidy Percoco Batsford | 9781849943017 | £20.00 | September 2015 | PB 30 illustrations | 112 pages | 280 x 228 mm

An essential guide to creating beautiful clothing of the Jane Austen period with 20 patterns The distinctive style of the Regency period is a source of endless fascination for fashion academics, historians, re-enactors and costume designers for stage and screen.

In this important book, author and fashion historian Cassidy Percoco has delved into little-known museum hoards to create a stunning collection of 20 garments that have never before been published. Most of the garments have an aspect in their construction that has not been previously documented, from a design for petticoat quilting to the shape of a jacket peplum.

This practical guide also gives a general history of 19th-century women’s dress and a description of construction techniques used by seamstresses of the period.

Cassidy Percoco studied Fashion Textiles at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she learned to sketch and then pattern extant garments as part of her History, Theory and Museum Practice course. She has assisted with fashion exhibitions at the Albany Institute of History and Art in New York, and in her spare time visits different institutions, making patterns of their hidden gems.

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3D FASHION DESIGN TECHNIQUE , DESIGN AND VISUALIZATION

Thomas Makryniotis Batsford | 9781849942935 | £22.50 | September 2015 | PB Colour illustrations throughout | 176 pages | 250 x 250 mm

An authoritative guide to 3D software covering all aspects of fashion design in three dimensions This book is aimed at all levels of practitioners from beginners to advanced and addresses a gap in the market for fashion students working with digital technologies. It gives an overview of current technologies and their uses, and is packed with tutorials and step-by-steps showing the far-reaching capabilities of 3D fashion software. The author explains how to create a mannequin avatar, garments, accessories and textures and how to present and publish the finished article. Various software programmes – Clo3D, Marvellous Designer for fashion-orientated design, and Maya, Mudbox, Rhino and Photoshop for more general digital design, visual effects and rendering – are covered in this authoritative guide.

Thomas Makryniotis is the course leader for Innovative Media Practice at London College of Fashion, where they teach both theoretical and practical units that look into the future of fashion and the surrounding technologies. Born in Greece, Thomas moved to London where he studied fashion design, and he now holds an MA and a PhD in Fashion in Digital Virtual Environments.

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LONDON NIGHT & DAY THE INSIDER’S GUIDE TO LONDON 24 HOURS A DAY

Matt Brown Batsford | 9781849942942 | £12.99 | September 2015 PB with flaps | 40 illustrations | 160 pages | 140 x 215 mm

The best of London around the clock revealed London is a city that never sleeps and this insider’s guide offers the lowdown on where, when and how to enjoy the metropolis at any hour. Covering places to stay, food and drink, entertainment and culture, this handy book highlights the famous places as well as unknown gems, revealing an array of new experiences fit both for Londoners and discerning tourists.

The book is structured by the hours of the day, suggesting the ideal time to do any number of activities, from museum tours to night-time walks, not to mention the best places for a good breakfast or enjoying an evening cocktail. With London Underground going 24 hours in September 2015, this is the perfect time to discover London’s hidden charms.

Matt Brown writes for the Londonist and is probably the most London-obsessed person in the world. In the cause of exploring London, he has waded along the buried River Fleet, spent the night in a haunted plague pit, caught a lung infection by climbing Soho’s tallest steeple, and walked along the tracks beneath Leicester Square at 2am.

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ENGLAND’S POST-WAR LISTED BUILDINGS Elain Harwood Batsford | 9781849941464 | £40.00 | September 2015 | HB 500 colour illustrations | 608 pages | 220 x 220 mm

A guide to over 500 of the country’s most striking and notable architectural gems Elain Harwood, one of the foremost names in modern architectural writing, presents more than 500 listed buildings from across England. The featured buildings range from traditional works by Raymond Erith and Donald McMorran and ‘pop icons’ of the 1960s, to internationally acclaimed modern works like Stirling and Gowan’s Leicester Engineering Building and Foster Associates’ offices for Willis Faber Dumas in Ipswich.

This fully updated and expanded edition contains numerous new entries arranged in an accessible, regional structure, as well as features on telephone boxes, landscapes, memorials and sculptures.

Elain Harwood is the historian at English Heritage responsible for its post-war research and listing programme. Her publications on the subject include Tayler and Green with Alan Powers and many articles for Twentieth-Century Architecture, the journal of the Twentieth Century Society.

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100 DOCUMENTS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD FROM MAGNA CARTA TO WIKILEAKS

Scott Christianson Batsford | 9781849943000 | £14.99 | November 2015 | HB 200 colour photographs and illustrations| 256 pages 245 x 190 mm

A collection of history’s most significant agreements, declarations and statements From the Magna Carta to Martin Luther King, Jr’s ‘I Have A Dream’ speech, these documents have changed the course of history by rewriting laws, granting freedoms and laying out constitutions. As well as official charters and presidential proclamations, there are also the hand-written documents that have gone on to shape the way we think, the scrawled notes that mark breakthroughs in the worlds of science and technology, and the annotated manuscripts that have become literary landmarks. The collection includes Shakespeare’s First Folio, the Constitution of the United States, Darwin’s Evolutionary Tree, the First Geneva Convention and the World Wide Web. The perfect book for all lovers of history, science and culture.

Scott Christianson, Ph.D. is a prize-winning author and investigative reporter who also works in documentary film. His books include 100 Diagrams That Changed the World, 500 Years of Imprisonment in America, Notorious Prisons: Inside the World’s Most Feared Institutions and Bodies of Evidence: Forensics and Crime, among others. His articles have appeared in The New York Times and Washington Post.

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LIFE BELOW STAIRS IN THE VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN COUNTRY HOUSE

Siân Evans

FAVOURITE POEMS OF THE COUNTRYSIDE Samuel Carr (ed.), introduced by Jo Bell

National Trust | 9781909881648 | £12.99 | September 2015 | HB

Batsford | 9781849942928 | £14.99 | August 2015 | HB

90 photographs | 192 pages | 246 x 189 mm

70 colour illustrations | 192 pages | 198 x 136 mm

A bygone era brought vividly to life through letters, journals, interviews and photographs

A rich collection of poems celebrating Britain’s idyllic countryside

The largely untold stories of innumerable lives spent ‘in service’ are lying just below the surface of many great houses. This account provides a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes at the lives of the servants, from the cook, butler and housekeeper to the footmen, lady’s maids, governesses and tutors, nannies and nursemaids. Giving a fascinating insight into the hierarchy within the servant’s quarters this book describes how relationships were forged and changed as the gap between upstairs and downstairs was bridged.

Featuring timeless poetry from the eras of Chaucer and Shakespeare right up to Vita Sackville-West, John Betjeman and Andrew Marvell, this rich collection of poetry encapsulates the British countryside. Verses on rural life, the changing seasons and Britain’s woodland and seascapes and the wildlife that inhabit them, are accompanied by nostalgic illustrations of pastures, sleepy villages and dramatic landscapes.

Siân Evans previously worked for the National Trust, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Design Museum, and is the author of Ghosts: Mysterious Tales from the National Trust, The Manor Reborn and Mrs Ronnie, all published by National Trust Books.

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Samuel Carr is the editor of a series of anthologies of poetry, including Ode to Flowers.

Jo Bell is an award-winning poet and in 2013 and 2014, the Poetry Society and Canal and River Trust appointed her as the Canal Laureate of the UK.

LANDSCAPES OF THE NATIONAL TRUST Stephen Daniels, Ben Cowell and Lucy Veale National Trust | 9781907892813 | £30.00 | October 2015 | HB 200 colour photographs | 260 pages | 254 x 240 mm

A celebration of the wonderful range of British landscapes This fascinating book provides new perspectives on a range of cultural landscapes in Britain and is superbly illustrated throughout with stunning photographs. It brings together the latest insights from the arts and humanities to illuminate the meaning of landscapes and bring them to life. The authors draw on case studies from sites managed by the National Trust to illustrate the ways in which landscapes speak to a wide variety of concerns – about beauty, belonging, the past, access to nature and people’s sense of place. This book will appeal to all those who care about the past, present and future of the British landscape.

Stephen Daniels is Professor of Cultural Geography at the University of Nottingham. He has written widely on landscape history and has curated exhibitions at the Tate and the Royal Academy.

Lucy Veale is a Research Fellow for the Landscape and Environment Programme.

Ben Cowell is Regional Director of the National Trust in the East of England.

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THE REAL BRITISH CITIZENSHIP TEST WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW TO BE A UK CITIZEN

Paul Sinha Portico | 9781910232293 | £9.99 | August 2015 | HB Black & white illustrations | 128 pages | 198 x 129 mm

From arcane pub etiquette to the intricacies of class, all aspects of British life are delved into Since 2005, well over one million prospective immigrants have attempted to cement permanent residency in the UK by taking the Home Officedevised ‘Life in the UK’ test.

In this entertaining yet factual guide to the ins and outs of British life, popular stand-up comedian, ITV quiz show villain and fiercely proud Brit Paul Sinha guides us through the minefield. With sections on how to negotiate a pub, the joys of chicken tikka masala (and other British non-British dishes), the finer points of football fandom, British cities that hate each other, and – of course – how to behave in a queue, this book covers all aspects of British citizenship.

Paul Sinha is an award-winning British stand-up comedian who is best known for his appearances on ITV’s hugely popular game show ‘The Chase’, where he is known as ‘Sinnerman’. Famous for his sardonic wit, he also appears regularly on Radio 4 – his ‘Paul Sinha’s British Citizenship Test’ show aired in 2013.

He is currently working on a new radio series about the history of the world.

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LESSER SPOTTED BRITAIN Dominic Greyer Portico | 9781909396784 | £9.99 | July 2015 | HB 110 black & white photographs | 112 pages | 148 x 194 mm

Quirky, rude and downright ridiculous name signs from around Britain Photographer Dominic Greyer has spent the last twenty years roaming the British landscape in search of the country’s most unusual place names. He has an eye for quirky, rude and downright ridiculous name signs, and has photographed them all. Included in this book are the famous ‘Twice Brewed’, ‘Fryup’, ‘Happy Bottom’, ‘Camptown’ and ‘Ralph’s Wife’s Lane’, as well as a number of ruder street names. With quirky humour and atmospheric landscape photography this is a great gift book for anyone who loves Britain in all its ridiculousness.

Dominic Greyer is a photographer, writer and the owner of the Lesser Spotted Images gift business, which sells prints, calendars, mugs and other household items featuring his photography of unusual place-name signs. He is the author of Far From Dull.

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CLASSIC RUGBY CLANGERS FLUFFS, FAIL S AND FOUL- UPS FROM THE WORLD’S RUGBY PITCHES

David Mortimer Portico | 9781910232071 | £7.99 | August 2015 | PB 192 pages | 198 x 129 mm

Specially updated and revised for the 2015 Rugby World Cup This humorous collection of stories taken from over 130 years of rugby history recounts some of the moments their perpetrators would rather forget. A relentlessly high-speed game, rugby is particularly prone to crucial split-second tests of human fallibility and eccentricity, and for every player snatching victory at the last gasp there is somebody whose overconfidence or moment of self-doubt leaves the spectator clutching his head in disbelief. And on top of that, rugby players are notorious for their off-the-pitch shenanigans, many examples of which are featured here. Revised with new material for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, taking place in England for the first time in over 20 years, this book is a must-buy for all rugby nuts.

David Mortimer’s pedigree for searching out the moments when it all went wrong springs in the first instance from a failure to master any position on a rugby pitch, despite trying most of them. This enabled him to recognise a hundred and one ways of throwing a match away, and from this position of authority he has since dispensed lungfuls of good advice from the safety of the touchline.

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THE SECRETS OF YOUR HANDWRITING Allan Conway Portico | 9781910232361 | £9.99 | November 2015 | HB Black & white illustrations | 224 pages | 185 x 135 mm

Find out what your handwriting says about you Discover the art of graphology – how to interpret the curves, arcs and loops of the handwritten word to reveal the personality of the writer. This fascinating book is an exploration of the art, taking each aspect of handwriting in turn – spacing, baseline, movement, speed, tension, pressure, size, slant, loops and form – to build up a reliable picture of the writer’s nature.

It also explores the many uses of graphology in contemporary life – it has been used to uncover crime, to aid recruitment and even to help find true love!

In addition, the handwriting of 50 well-known figures is analysed.

Allan Conway has analysed handwriting for the rich and famous – film and TV stars, businessmen, top sportsmen and politicians – on both sides of the Atlantic. He has written three books on graphology and is often called as an expert witness in cases of signature forgery.

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HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN 100 MODERN OBJECTS Francesca Hornak Portico | 9781910232415 | £12.99 | October 2015 | HB 100 colour illustrations | 208 pages | 185 x 135 mm

Based on the author’s hugely popular Sunday Times Style magazine column Featuring a different iconic object each week, Francesca Hornak’s column explores contemporary middle-class life through the objects we fetishise. Each column is a little vignette about a different character, such as Izzy, who is 25 and interns at Chanel and gets into a spat with her flatmate about a twee Oliver Bonas cake stand; Nick, 40, who is panicking about the safety aspects of his children’s bike trailer and remembering his old DJing days, and Philippa, 64, who is tussling with her Sky TV remote after her divorce. Funny and charming, each column is an evocative slice of modern life. The columns are accompanied by colourful illustrations by James Joyce, making the book into a design object itself.

Francesca Hornak is a journalist and writer. She writes the History of the World in 100 Modern Objects column in the Sunday Times Style section.

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BEST EVER CLASSROOM JOKES

HOW TO REMEMBER (ALMOST) EVERY THING, EVER!

BECAUSE SOME OF US

TIPS, TRICKS AND FUN TO

NEVER GROW UP

TURBO - CHARGE YOUR MEMORY

Mike Haskins

Rob Eastaway

Portico | 9781910232019 | £9.99 | July 2015 | HB

Portico | 9781910232248 | £9.99 | August 2015 | HB

Black & white illustrations | 224 pages | 198 x 129 mm

30 illustrations | 176 pages | 198 x 129 mm

1000 quick question-and-answer jokes, hilarity guaranteed

Memory-improving tips, tricks and exercises for the ultimate brain-training

We all remember the jokes we told in the playground – the ones that we annoyed our parents with for hours and hours. The ones we secretly still find hilarious…

This book contains them all, and more. Clean enough for children but funny enough for adults, this mix of well-loved favourites and brand new, originally written jokes is an essential read for families and big kids everywhere.

Packed with cool tricks and fun exercises, How To Remember (Almost) Everything, Ever will help to hone memory to super-hero standards. Included are how to memorise a phone number by picturing the digits as letters, how music, rhymes and even smells can help with memory and how to flummox others with memory tricks. Completely revised and redesigned, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their study skills and make their memory the best it can be.

Mike Haskins is a professional joke writer who has written TV and radio material for just about everybody, including Griff Rhys Jones and Mel Smith, Simon Pegg, Graeme Garden, Steve Coogan, Mitchell and Webb and ‘Smack the Pony’.

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Rob Eastaway is a writer, speaker and consultant.

His books include the bestselling What is a Googly? and Why Do Buses Come In Threes? He jointly devised the system now used to officially rank international cricketers. Rob lives in London.

YOUR KINGDOM FOR MY HORSE WHEN TO EXCHANGE IN CHESS

Andrew Soltis

CHESS FOR CHILDREN ACTIVIT Y BOOK Sabrina Chevannes

Batsford | 9781849942775 | £15.99 | July 2015 | PB

Batsford | 9781849942843 | £9.99 | August 2015 | PB

200 diagrams | 208 pages | 234 x 156 mm

130 colour illustrations | 112 pages | 246 x 189 mm

‘The foundation of chess is exchanging’

A fun and inventive way to encourage children’s interest in chess and improve their skills

MIKHAIL BOTVINNIK, WORLD CHAMPION

In chess an exchange or trade of chessmen is a series of closely related moves, typically sequential, in which the two players capture each other’s pieces. Knowing when and what to exchange or trade in chess is essential to improve one’s game. Hugely popular chess writer Andrew Soltis makes clear the objectives of specific piece swaps. This unique book will provide the answers on an important and integral part of chess strategy.

Andrew Soltis is an International Grandmaster and was chess correspondent for the New York Post. He is the author of many books, including What it Takes to Become a Chess Master, Pawn Structure Chess, New Art of Defence in Chess, Transpo Tricks in Chess and How to Choose a Chess Move.

This imaginative companion to Chess for Children builds children’s knowledge and interest in chess through a series of fun chess games and activities. The same two cheeky children, Jess and Jamie, talk though the games in straightforward and animated language, and children can try their hand at puzzles, crosswords, easy ‘variants’ of chess, and a guess-the-next move section. Perfect for parents and teachers, this book will encourage children in their interest and love of chess, with lots of fun along the way.

Sabrina Chevannes is a young chess player and tutor – a real rising star in the world of British chess.

Managing Director of the Chevannes Chess Academy, she teaches chess in many London schools, including Dulwich College, and arranges chess tournaments.

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APPLE PIGS Ruth Orbach National Trust | 9781843653028 | £9.99 | August 2015 | HB Illustrations throughout | 32 pages | 218 x 182 mm | Age 3–6

A classic picture book reissued for a new generation A little girl finds a withered apple tree surrounded by rubbish, and clears the rubbish to help the poor tree grow. When spring arrives, the tree bursts into blossom and produces an abundance of apples. The little girl’s family try to eat, cook and hide the apples in rugs, blankets, wagons and jugs, but the apples just carry on growing! There is only one answer: an apple feast!

This timeless rhyming classic, based on a true story, will amuse a new generation of children and teach them about nature’s bounty and the joy of sharing. The book includes a guide to making your own ‘apple pig’ (a fruit sculpture that looks just like a pig!).

Ruth Orbach is a well-known and respected author whose titles include Acorns and Stew, Too and Please Send A Panda. Her endearing artwork has helped to make Apple Pigs a timeless classic. As well as being an author, Ruth spent six years teaching Nursery and Kindergarden in New York and then went on to study painting and sculpture at the Boston Museum school and the Ruskin in Oxford.

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PATCH’S GRAND DOG SHOW Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne Pavilion Children’s | 9781843652984 | £11.99 | September 2015 HB | Colour photographs throughout | 32 pages | 265 x 265 mm Age 3–6

A heart-warming tale from the authors of the award-winning Best in Show series Patch is lonely, and not really very good at any tricks.

He’s not particularly handsome, or clever, or witty and he never quite fits in. When a dog show comes to town, he stumps up the courage to enter himself and he finally takes them all by surprise, even himself!

All the characters in this book are knitted along with all the hand-made props and sets. There are juggling dogs, singing dogs, circus artists and lots of humour along the way to keep young and older minds entertained. This unique concept in children’s storytelling could only be carried out by the Best in Show team.

Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne run their own knitwear business, Muir and Osborne. They export their knitwear to stores in the US, Japan and Europe as well as selling to shops in the UK. Several pieces of their knitwear are in the permanent collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne are the authors of the bestselling Best in Show series of knitting books, find out more on the website: www.bestinshowbooks.com.

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DINOSAUR DETECTIVE Maggie Li Pavilion Children’s | 9781843653073 | £9.99 | November 2015 HB | Illustrations throughout | 32 pages | 240 x 240 mm Age 4–8

A fun and informative insight into the world of the dinosaurs We all know that the dinosaurs walked the earth thousands of years ago, but this book dispels the myths, as well as looking at the facts, behind their extinction.

Following on from Bug Detective and The Amazing Human Body Detectives, Dinosaur Detective takes the same interesting, enjoyable and quirky approach to looking at dinosaurs. Hidden elements appear on every page, adding to the fun.

All the burning questions will be answered: Which dinosaur was the longest? Which was the fastest?

Which was the loudest? Which was the cleverest? What they ate and how they ate it, how they entertained themselves, how they battled with each other, how they made their homes and what eventually caused their demise.

Maggie Li is a freelance illustrator working in London since she graduated from Kingston University in 2010.

She is the Art Director of the magazine, OKIDO and is working on their forthcoming TV series, The Okido Show, due to be aired on Cbeebies in 2015. Her work has appeared in many publications including The Big Issue, Sunday Times, Telegraph, Le Monde, Reader’s Digest and Time Out. Maggie is part of the increasingly popular Zombie Collective group of artists and her other books include Bug Detective, The Amazing Human Body Detectives and Big City Explorer.

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SLOTH SLEPT ON Frann Preston-Gannon Pavilion Children’s | 9781843653042 | £6.99 | October 2015 | PB Illustrations throughout | 32 pages | 265 x 265 mm | Age 3–6

A charming picturebook by the award-winning author of The Journey Home A group of children find a sloth snoring away in a tree in their garden. Not knowing what it is, they set out to find out. While the two older children dream up increasingly outrageous possibilities, from an astronaut to a pirate, to a space creature, the youngest little girl investigates books and a globe and discovers what it really is and where it lives. But how can the children help the sloth to get home if it won’t wake up?

Frann Preston-Gannon is a London-based illustrator who graduated from Kingston University in 2010. In 2011 she was the UK’s first recipient of a Sendak Fellowship and spent a month in residence working with the great Maurice Sendak.

She was awarded a bronze in the no.8 3x3 Annual of Contemporary Illustration for her unpublished children’s work. Frann is the author of the picturebooks The Journey Home, Dinosaur Farm, Dinosaur Beach and How to Lose a Lemur.

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RAIN Manya Stojic

QUENTIN BLAKE’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL Quentin Blake and Charles Dickens

Pavilion Children’s | 9781843653059 | £6.99 | September 2015

Pavilion Children’s | 9781843653035 | £9.99 | October 2015

PB | Illustrations throughout | 32 pages | 250 x 250 mm

HB | Illustrations throughout | 144 pages | 270 x 213 mm

Age 3–6

Age 8–10

‘A vibrant picture book, Rain is a real eye-catcher.’ THE NEW YORK TIMES

A beautiful edition of the timeless Christmas classic

When rain comes to the parched African savanna, the animals use all their senses to track the storm.

The porcupine smells rain in the air. The zebra sees lightning. The baboons hear thunder. The rhino feels the first drops. And the lion tastes the cool water. For a time, the grasslands abound with new green leaves, juicy fruits and fresh pools of water. But soon the hot sun dries out the land, and the animals must again wait for the next big rain.

Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol is the book that defines the Christmas spirit. Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean miser, is visited by three ghosts one Christmas Eve. The ghosts show Scrooge the true value of Christmas: charity, good humour and love for his fellow man.

Quentin Blake’s colourful illustrations guide the reader through Scrooge’s lively journey to find the meaning of Christmas. This unabridged edition contains a foreword by the illustrator and is the ultimate Christmas gift book.

Manya Stojic was born in Belgrade and lives in London with her husband, children’s book writer and illustrator Ken Wilson-Max. Rain was her first children’s book, since then she has illustrated and written several more picture books, including Hello World.

Quentin Blake is one of today’s most popular and best-loved children’s illustrators. His books are adored by children all over the world. His titles include Mr Magnolia, Mrs Armitage and, of course, the many stories of Roald Dahl.

Charles Dickens is commonly regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. A Christmas Carol was first published as a novella in 1843.

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HOW TO BE A COWBOY STICKER AND ACTIVIT Y BOOK

Alice Lickens Pavilion Children’s | 9781843652410 | £9.99 | October 2015 HB | Illustrated throughout | 32 pages | 225 x 190 mm | Age 3–6

The ultimate guide to becoming a cowboy, packed with fun illustrations and activities This guide to everything cowboy contains maps of the cowboys’ favourite stomping grounds, a dress-yourown-cowboy section (with cut-out clothes, colonial spurs, woollies, shotguns – for long rides – and batwing chaps), a boot-stitching workshop and instructions for navigating by the stars like a real-life cowboy. It also includes a guide to choosing a ranch name. Beautiful illustrations and fun activities from illustrator Alice Lickens make this a lovely gift book to treasure, ideal for aspiring cowboys of all ages from 3 to 83.

Alice Lickens is one of the few UK illustrators who has been selected by the Sendak Fellowship. The Fellowship continues to run from Maurice Sendak’s home in Connecticut and Alice spent a month there in October 2012 exploring his archives, workspace and collections. Alice is one of the five members of the Zombie Collective and she works part-time at The House of Illustration. She is also the author of Can You Dance to the Boogaloo? and a series of sticker and activity books.

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COOL PHILOSOPHY

COOL ARCHITECTURE

FILLED WITH FANTASTIC FACTS FOR

FILLED WITH FANTASTIC FACTS FOR

KIDS OF ALL AGES

KIDS OF ALL AGES

Daniel Tatarsky

Simon Armstrong

Portico | 9781909396777 | £9.99 | July 2015 | HB

Portico | 9781909396791 | £9.99 | August 2015 | HB

50 Illustrations | 112 pages | 148 x 194 mm | Age 8–12

50 Illustrations | 112 pages | 148 x 194 mm | Age 8–12

Fifty fun, simple and entertaining fact-tastic ways to advance thinking skills

Exploring the iconic buildings of the world, the history of our homes and public buildings

Featuring the key philosophic principles of every well-known philosopher (and some of the lesser-known ones), from prominent ancient Greek thinkers such as Aristotle and Socrates to modern-day thinkers including Bertrand Russell and Thomas Kuhn.

Cool Philosophy is packed with amazing facts, tricks and stats to help kids discover everything they need to know about what philosophy is – in a way they will never forget.

The book for anyone who wants to know more about the buildings around them such as how to tell a Doric from a Corinthian column, how the Egyptians built the pyramids, and how on earth a dome stays up. Packed with absorbing facts and quirky illustrations about the great architectural movements and the personalities that created them, and exploring the most iconic buildings in the world, from the Parthenon in Greece to the (current) world’s tallest skyscraper, the Khalifa Tower in Dubai.

Daniel Tatarsky is the author of several books on popular culture and science, including Everything You Need To Know About and Cool Science Tricks. He lives in London and is also an actor.

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Simon Armstrong is the book buyer for Tate Modern and Tate Britain, a writer, record collector and DJ. He lives in London.

50 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU ’RE 11¾:

THE NIGHTTIME ADVENTURE NOTEBOOK

LET’S GO OUTSIDE IMAGINATIVE OUTDOOR GAMES AND PROJECTS FOR KIDS

Steph Scott and Katie Akers

National Trust | 9781909881488 | £8.99 | September 2015 | HB

Batsford | 9781849942768 | £12.99 | July 2015 | HB

Illustrations throughout | 96 pages | 193 x 129 mm | Age 5–11¾

240 photos and illustrations | 160 pages | 201 x 141 mm | Age 3–7

50 challenges for children to discover the nighttime wonders of the great outdoors

Activities for all seasons to encourage children to grab their shoes for some outdoor fun

When the sun goes down, it’s time to get outside and have some fun and these great outdoor challenges help children to do just that, encouraging them to grab a torch and a grown-up and try stargazing, bat-watching and hunting for glow worms, discover how to tell the time with the moon and send secret messages with Morse code. They will also find out how to make a snowball lantern, tell stories around a campfire and learn about nighttime safety outdoors. There is a notebook for writing about their adventures and for ticking off the things they have completed.

Packed with imaginative nature activities, games and nature facts, this is the ideal book to take out and about with children between the ages of three and seven.

Children will learn about the best way to enjoy and care for nature while outside, woodland skills and watching out for flora and fauna. There are games and activities for all seasons that will appeal to boys and girls alike and skills parents and children can learn together.

Steph Scott is a speech and language therapist and scuba diving instructor. Katie Akers was a primary school teacher who now runs a successful Forest School business. Katie and Steph met through their children and have enjoyed giving their children the best possible introduction to nature, with lots of adventures along the way.

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BIG CIT Y

POND EXPLORER

STICKER BOOK

NATURE STICKER AND ACTIVIT Y BOOK

Maggie Li

Alice Lickens

Pavilion Children’s | 9781843653011 | £6.99 | July 2015 | PB

National Trust | 9781909881501 | £4.99 | July 2015 | PB

Over 200 illustrations | 64 pages, over 120 stickers

Illustrations throughout | 20 pages, over 80 stickers

300 x 220 mm | Age 3–6

300 x 220 mm | Age 3–6

A journey around the world with stickers to collect and a passport to complete

The latest in the Nature Explorer range of interactive activity books for children

From San Francisco to Sydney, every city has a variety of activities to complete, including a compass game, a flag to colour in and iconic stickers to finish the map. Each city sticker page has a world map reference to keep the young globetrotter up to speed on their current location. Once each page is completed, there is a penguin sticker that can be claimed to fill in the passport flap at the end of the book. Includes over 120 stickers.

Whether it is sticking wildlife into the ponds, identifying pond inhabitants or colouring in the missing pond skater legs, little ones will be entertained for hours. With fascinating facts teaching children how to identify frogs from toads, match the duckling to the duck, or choose the right food for the hungry bat, this is the perfect book for any avid pond explorer.

It features additional activities for both parents and children and includes over 80 stickers.

Maggie Li is a freelance illustrator working in London. She is the Art Director of popular magazine, OKIDO and her work has appeared in many national and international publications. Her other books include Bug Detective, The Amazing Human Body Detectives and Big City Explorer.

Alice Lickens is one of the few UK illustrators who has been selected for the Sendak Fellowship.

Alice is a member of the Zombie Collective and is the author of Can You Dance to the Boogaloo? and How to Be A Cowboy.

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CASTLE EXPLORER

FLOWER EXPLORER

STICKER AND ACTIVIT Y BOOK

NATURE STICKER AND ACTIVIT Y BOOK

Alice Lickens

Alice Lickens

National Trust | 9781909881624 | £4.99 | November 2015 | PB

National Trust | 9781909881631 | £4.99 | November 2015 | PB

Illustrations throughout | 20 pages, over 80 stickers

Illustrations throughout | 20 pages, over 80 stickers

300 x 220 mm | Age 3–6

300 x 220 mm | Age 3–6

Castles are opened up for exploration in this interactive activity book for children

Continuing the Nature Explorer range of interactive activity books for children

The Explorer range includes great interactive activities for children to get into the nitty gritty of the subject and absorb information from every page. Whether it is sticking details onto the castle walls, identifying armour or colouring-in the missing details in the castle scenes, little ones will be entertained for hours. With fascinating facts teaching children about the old world, banquets and castle life, this is the perfect book for any castle enthusiast!

Bright, colourful flowers abound in this delightful sticker and activity book. Children can join in the fun by colouring in the missing petals, sticking on the pollen or adding a bee or two to the scenes.

What makes a flower so brightly coloured? How did dandelion clocks get their name? Flower Explorer is much more than just a sticker book, there are interesting facts and fun question and answers dotted throughout.

Alice Lickens is one of the few UK illustrators who has been selected for the Sendak Fellowship.

Alice is a member of the Zombie Collective and is the author of Can You Dance to the Boogaloo? and How to Be A Cowboy.

Alice Lickens is one of the few UK illustrators who has been selected for the Sendak Fellowship.

Alice is a member of the Zombie Collective and is the author of Can You Dance to the Boogaloo? and How to Be A Cowboy.

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INDEX 3D Fashion Design 49

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50 Things to do Before You’re 11¾:

Gelato, Ice Creams & Sorbets 17

Rain 70

Gennaro’s Italian Family Favourites 7

Real British Citizenship Test, The 57

The Nighttime Adventure Notebook 73 100 Documents that Changed the World 53

Regency Women’s Dress 48

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Hedgerow Cookbook, The 15

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Alphabet Stencil Book (Mini Edition) 26

History of the World in 100 Modern Objects

Secrets of Your Handwriting, The 60

Anna Del Conte on Pasta 6

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Shirley Trevena Watercolours 44

Apple Pigs 65

Hollywood Knits 31

Sloth Slept On 69

Arm Candy 27

Hot Dog! 11

Slow Stitch 47

How to be a Cowboy 71

Soup 12

How to Remember (Almost) Everything,

Spiralize! 9

B Bake It Great 4

Ever! 62

Best Ever Classroom Jokes 62 Best in Show: Knit Your Own Dinosaur 28 Patch’s Grand Dog Show 66 Big City Sticker Book 74

Sri Owen’s Indonesian Food 13 Stitch Stories 46

K Knitted Teddy Bear, The 32

Sunlight & Shadows in Watercolour 45 U

L Landscapes of the National Trust 55

Ultimate Crochet Stitch Bible 33 Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible 33

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Lesser Spotted Britain 58

Castle Explorer 75

Let Me Tell You About Coffee 16

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Chess for Children Activity Book 63

Let’s Go Outside 73

Very Veggie Family Cookbook 8

Classic Beetle 24

Life Below Stairs 54

Classic Rugby Clangers 59

London Night & Day 51

Cooking with Tinned Fish 10 Cool Architecture 72 Cool Philosophy 72 Courtroom Art 42

Michael Foreman: An Illustrated Life 38

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Zen of Drawing 43

Animal Kingdom Journal Set 37 Animal Kingdom Postcard Box 37

Curiosity of Magic, Folklore

D Dinosaur Origami 29 Dinosaur Detective 68 Dogs In Jumpers 32 E England’s Post-War Listed Buildings 52 F Favourite Poems of the Countryside 54 Fine Little Day 21 Fix Your Bike 25 Flower Explorer 75 Flying the Nest 40 Freehand Fashion 35

Your Kingdom for My Horse 63

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Creole Kitchen 3 & Fairytales, A 22

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Tropical Wonderland 36 Mollie Makes: How to Knit 30 N National Trust Complete Jams, Preserves & Chutneys 15 Natural Processes in Textile Art 47 O Oz Clarke A–Z Wine 19 P Pond Explorer 74 Pop, Bubble & Fizz 18 Porridge & Muesli 14 Postcard Colouring Book 43 Q Quentin Blake’s A Christmas Carol 70

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