The Little Book Series
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The Little Book of Kindness Connect with others, be happier & transform your life Dr David R Hamilton A fully illustrated guide to the science and benefits of kindness from leading kindness expert, Dr David R Hamilton. Scientific evidence has proven that kindness changes the brain, impacts the heart and immune
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system, is an antidote to depression, improves relationships and even slows the ageing process. Yet, more than this, kindness can power real and lasting change in the world. This little guide reveals the science of kindness and teaches us how, by using easy-to-follow tools, strategies and exercises, we can harness its power to improve all aspects of our lives and the lives of the people around us.
Specification February 2019 Gaia £6.99 Flexiback 9781856753913 96 pages 147 x 105mm 10,000 words 40 illustrations Rights available: World
The Little Book of Meditation 10 minutes a day to more relaxation, energy & creativity Dr Patrizia Collard A fully illustrated guide to daily meditations for a happier and healthier life. Meditation is an easy way to bring more peace and tranquillity into your life. Packed with practical advice, useful meditations and
affirming thoughts, this little book teaches you how to be happier, healthier and more relaxed – without sitting for hours on a meditation cushion. Dr Patrizia Collard, bestselling author of The Little Book of Mindfulness, shows you another way, with these fun and efficient exercises. Just 5 to 10 minutes a day is enough to strengthen your immune system, relieve stress and clear your head.
Specification February 2019 Gaia £6.99 Flexiback 9781856753982 96 pages 147 x 105mm 10,000 words 40 illustrations Rights available: World
The Little Book of Intentional Living Manifest the life you want through the power of intention Carolyn Boyes A fully illustrated guide to intentional living from leading author, coach and speaker, Carolyn Boyes. By living with intention, we can actively shape our lives, establishing how we wish to invest our energy and time on
this Earth. Through self-enquiry, assessing our values, visioning and mindfulness we can ensure that our beliefs and actions align, discard the aspects of our lives that no longer serve us and manifest the existence we want. By using easy-to-follow tools, strategies and exercises, Carolyn Boyes shows us how, in this fast-paced, demanding world, we can move from living a busy life to an intentional life.
Specification April 2019 Gaia £6.99 Flexiback 9781856754026 96 pages 147 x 105mm 10,000 words 40 illustrations Rights available: World
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The Little Book of Resilience How to strengthen your capacity to recover from difficulty & lead a more fulfilling life A fully illustrated guide to harness your innate ability to deal with life’s curveballs. Life is full of twists and turns – some joyful, some awful and others utterly bizarre. Whatever
you’re facing, this book provides a useful set of tools to help you bounce back from adversity. Learn to strengthen yourself mentally, emotionally and physically, to increase your resilience and to maintain it. These inspiring exercises and tips will encourage you to find purpose, have faith in your abilities and embrace change.
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benefits. Scientific research suggests that regular yoga practice lowers blood pressure, reduces anxiety, improves flexibilty, and increases bone density. Whether you want to relax, have a workout or get in touch with your spiritual side, this book has it all. You will find a range of inspiring poses, sequences and tips for beginners and more advanced yogis.
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May 2019 Gaia £6.99 Flexiback 9781856753975 96 pages 147 x 105mm 10,000 words 40 illustrations Rights available: World
The Little Book of Yoga Poses, sequences and tips to strengthen your body & mind, & soothe your soul Lucy Lucas A fully illustrated guide to yoga practices and techniques to boost your physical health and mental wellbeing. All yoga styles create a feeling of lightness, ease and relaxation, but there are also myriad health
June 2019 Gaia £6.99 Flexiback 9781856753999 96 pages 147 x 105mm 10,000 words 40 illustrations Rights available: World
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The Little Book of Breathing Breathe your way to a happier & healthier life A fully illustrated guide to better breathing and a better life. Human beings breathe on average 20,000 times a day. It is the first thing we do when we are born and the last thing we do
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before we die, and yet we rarely take notice of this vital function. Discover the benefits to be gained in both mind and body through the understanding and practice of proper breathing. This book will guide you through a series of easy exercises and tips that will enhance your mind and body, reduce stress and anxiety, and unleash your creativity.
Specification June 2019 Gaia £6.99 Flexiback 9781856753968 96 pages 147 x 105mm 10,000 words 40 illustrations Rights available: World
This cute and colourful series of fruit-pun-filled* gift books are the perfect pick-me-ups for you, your friend or your partner in crime. Do you need to avocuddle, or are you grapeful for someone who's a bit of a melon? Then share the clove with these little books. *veg, nuts and seeds are fair game
AvoCuddle Comfort words for when you’re feeling downbeet. Let your fellow human beans know that everything will be okale with this little book of upbeat and adorkable fruit puns.
Specification May 2019 Pyramid £6.99 HB 9780753733615 96 pages 147 x 105mm
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WhataMelon Comforting pick-you-ups for epic fails. If you know a pearfect numpty who needs a bit of sage advice, chia them up with this little book of upbeat and adorkable fruit puns. #youokalehun?
Specification May 2019 Pyramid £6.99 HB 9780753733653 96 pages 147 x 105mm 600 words 40 illustrations Rights available: World
Don’t Give a Fig Words of wisdom for when life gives you lemons. Know someone who’s as dramatic as a soap okra? Champion their ‘shiitake happens’ attitude with this little book of upbeat and adorkable fruit puns. #tatersgonnatate
Specification May 2019 Pyramid £6.99 HB 9780753733646 96 pages 147 x 105mm 550 words 40 illustrations Rights available: World
A GR E AT S T O C K I NG F I L L E R OR S P ON TA N E OUS ‘ I N-L I E U- OF-A- C A R D ’ GI F T F OR A F R I E N D W HO N E E D S A F U N N Y P IC K-M E - U P
You are my Raisin for Living Words for someone who’s just the pea’s knees.
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When your heart is pumpkin for the one who holds the kiwi to your heart, let them know you clove them with this little book of upbeat and adorkable fruit puns.
Pyramid £6.99 HB 9780753733608 96 pages 147 x 105mm 600 words 40 illustrations Rights available: World
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Words of love for someone who’s worth their weight in root vegetables
May 2019 Pyramid £6.99 HB
There’s always that one pearson who’s the cherry on top, the cool beans, the pea’s knees. Tell them they’re amaizeing with this little book of upbeat and adorkable fruit puns.
9780753733622 96 pages 147 x 105mm 600 words 40 illustrations Rights available: World
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I am Grapeful All the good thymes I want to thank you for. When you have that berry special friend who’s bean the onion to understand you, say ‘thank you for being so swede’ with this little book of upbeat and adorkable fruit puns. #chias
Specification May 2019 Pyramid £6.99 HB 9780753733639
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Lovebirds and Other Wild Sweethearts Liz Temperley
Set new relationship goals with this gift book, full of cute couples and fun facts from the animal kingdom. The best thing in life to hold onto is each other. Lovebirds are so alike that it’s hard to tell them apart. They stay together for their whole lives and, if separated, they pine just like humans do. They even sleep with their faces turned towards one another. This little book shows what the animal kingdom can teach us about romance and the lasting power of love.
Liz Temperley draws inspiration from the natural world to create her unique handmade illustrations. She loves to create beautiful things and creates charming artwork and witty captions to make people smile.
Specification January 2019 Ilex Press £9.99 HB 9781781576212 96 pages 167 x 140mm 3,030 words 45 watercolour illustrations Rights available: World
THE PER FECT GI F T F OR VA L E N T I N E ’ S DAY
C H A R M I NG WAT E RC OL OU R
I Love You Mm Liz Temperley
A mother’s hug lasts for long after she lets go. There’s nowhere warmer or safer than the embrace of a loving mother, and even as we grow older, our thoughts return again and again to the love we received as infants. Just like us, mums from the natural world are devoted to their little ones. From the cuddly walrus who snuggles her cubs tight in her flippers to the brave tiger who defends her precious young from all possible dangers, celebrate the
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wonder of mum with this little book that reminds us just how special she is.
Specification March 2019 Ilex Press £9.99 HB 9781781576793 96 pages 167 x 140mm 3,000 words
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Five Minutes to a Healthier You A Guided Journal to Better Health
R E S E A RC H S HOW S T H AT W R I T I NG G OA L S D OW N I M P ROV E S YOU R C H A NC E S OF M E E T I NG T H E M
Hannah Ebelthite More than 70 practical exercises and prompts to help you focus on your health and wellbeing goals.
Discover more than 70 ways to a healthier you...in just five minutes.
Can you spare five minutes?
9781783253005 Hannah Ebelthite 210 x 149mm is a freelance health, fitness and 160 pages wellbeing writer. With nearly two 10,000 words decades experience in journalism, 60 Illustrations she has held staff posts on Rights: World Cosmopolitan, Zest and Healthy magazines, and writes for a wide range of national publications, including The Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Daily Express, Woman & Home, and FI V E MINUTES TO Glamour. Hannah is a A H E A LT H I E R YOU member of the Guild of F OL L OW S ON F ROM Health Writers.
From simple stretches when you wake up in the morning to five minutes of mindfulness in the evening, the exercises and prompts in this guided journal show how adding small moments of health, across five key areas, to your day can make a big difference. Writing down your healthy goals and achievements also means that any positive changes you observe are more likely to last.
Specification December 2019 Aster £12.99 PB
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Five Minutes in the Evening
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A Journal for Rest and Relaxation
A journal to promote relaxation and clarity at the end of the day. Studies have proven that journaling is most effective first thing in the morning or late at night. In this book, the third of its series, readers are encouraged to write down their thoughts, worries, dreams and goals before going to bed. Beautifully illustrated pages combine with interactive writing exercises to help promote a more restful and productive sleep, as the unconscious brain processes the events of the day.
Practical tips and rituals, such as lighting an aromatic candle, clearing the bedroom of digital stimulation, and restful yoga poses are included in this aspirational guide to a perfect night’s sleep. The prompts promote gentle resilience to daily ups and downs, increasing flexibility and a sense of possibility.
Specification December 2019 Aster £12.99 PB 9781783253302 210 x 149mm 160 pages 10,000 words 60 Illustrations Rights: World
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The Little Book of Witchcraft
Explore the Ancient Practice of Natural Magic and Daily Ritual Kitty Guilsborough Discover the history of witches, experience the healing properties of crystals and learns simple daily incantations that will help you to shape your destiny. Witchcraft has existed since the days of Greek mythology and is now practiced as widely as other modern pagan religions. More than spells and incantations, witchcraft is a lifestyle that can help you relax, heal, and grow in confidence. With this guide, you'll learn the basics - from assembling your own witch kit and getting to grips with tarot, to growing your own 'Witch Kitchen Garden'. Whether you want to learn more
about rituals and magic, or if you just want to get in touch with your witchy side, The Little Book of Witchcraft will show you the way.
Specification August 2019 Gaia £7.99 FB 9781856753951
In this book, magic writer Kitty Guilsborough shows you how to harness your inner power by unlocking the ancient art of witchcraft.
147 x105mm 96 pages 11,500 words, 40 illustrations Rights: World
Kitty Guilsborough lives in London, where she writes about ancient rituals, magic and spellcraft by day and tells Tarot at night. She has a cat (not black) and a lot of crystals. I L LUS T R AT ION S
The Little Book of Resilience
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Embracing Life's Challenges in Simple Steps
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Cheryl Rickman Learn to embrace life’s challenges in a few simple steps . Life is full of twists and turns some joyful, some downright awful and others utterly bizarre. Whatever you're facing, The Little Book of Resilience provides a useful set of tools to help you deal with anything life throws your way. This little book is about strengthening ourselves, mentally, emotionally and physically, how to increase our resilience and, most importantly, maintain it. Discover how to utilize your skills and strengths to cope and recover from
problems and setbacks, and learn to recognize unhealthy coping mechanisms. These helpful exercises and tips will encourage you to find purpose, have faith in your abilities, embrace change, establish goals and nurture yourself.
Specification September 2019 Gaia £7.99 FB 9781856753975 147 x 105mm 96 pages 10,000 words 40 illustrations Rights sold: Fra.
Cheryl Rickman is a qualified Positive Psychology Practitioner AU T HOR and has written 14 practical IS A guide books and inspirational QUA L I F I E D memoirs. She devotes her life POSIT I V E to helping others to make the P S YC HOL O G Y most of each moment of P R AC T I T ION E R A N D theirs. C ON T R I BU T OR T O P S YC HOL O G I E S M AG A Z I N E
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Run with the Wolves Take a walk on the wild side
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Lucinda Wilde A highly-illustrated gift book for anyone who won't keep calm and carry on, and who feels the world has gone a unicorn too far. Fearless, focused and intensely driven, the wolf is one of the most powerful predators of the animal kingdom. Wolves don’t waste time chilling and musing: they work hard, play hard and slay the competition. Why would you be magical like a unicorn, chilled like a sloth or fancy like a flamingo when you can be fierce like a wolf? Take guidance from the wolf in this humorous gift book with illustrations by Anita Mangan throughout.
Lucinda Wilde discovered her passion for the written word in the heady days of feminist publishing, working for the Women's Press and Quartet in London. A period of travel in Africa and Asia inspired in her a lifelong interest in wildlife, as well as in shamanic practices. After decades of selling, reading and writing books, she now lives a quiet life on the edge of Dartmoor with her family and hyena muse. She is working on acquiring a direwolf in the very near future.
Specification August 2019 Spruce £6.99 FB 9781846015823 96 pages 147 x 105mm 1,500 words 40 illustrations Rights available: World
The Little Book of Happiness Simple Practices for a Good Life Miriam Akhtar A fully illustrated pocket guide to happiness. What is happiness? What can we do to be happier? Why does happiness matter? Drawing on her expert knowledge of the Science of Happiness, Miriam Akhtar shares 12 evidence-based Happiness Habits and the key practices that will help us obtain and sustain happiness in our daily lives - such as connecting with others, feeling gratitude, spending time in nature, being mindful, savouring the moment and practising positive emotion.
Bursting with practical, accessible tools and easy-to-follow exercises, this little book offers readers invaluable advice on how to create the best conditions for a happy life, well lived. Miriam Akhtar MAPP is a leading Positive Psychology practitioner and expert on the science of happiness. She works as a trainer, coach and consultant, and is a highly engaging keynote speaker.
Specification July 2019 Gaia £7.99 FB 9781856754002 147 x 105mm 96 pages 10,800 words 40 illustrations Rights: World
Be a Narwhal
& be cool, be confident, be in control Sarah Ford Sarah Ford
Make a splash! Let Narwhal show you the true meaning of a successful life. He is always prepared to put in the hours, whether he’s nurturing his sea anemones or doing a big presentation to the reef. Feisty and passionate, Narwhal is no back-seat driver - he’s always bursting with ideas, from how to break the ice at parties to how to tickle a fish. And when all around is in meltdown, he’ll stay in control and bounce back with a cool head and a calm heart.
is a writer and publisher with a love of cocktails, coffee and animals... mythical or otherwise. She lives in the Cotswolds, but works in London, travelling back and forth on a unicorn. When she›s not working she can be found hanging out in her garden, smelling the flowers with her daughter and a whole host of pets.
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Specification October 2019 Spruce £6.99 HB
Tiny Healer: Meditation
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A pocket guide to meditation to help with anything and everything the day brings. Meditation is an indispensable tool for daily living. It can sharpen the mind, balance the emotions and even help you understand the mysteries of life. Whether you are a beginner or have been meditating for some time, this little book offers a collection of simple and effective meditations and words of inspiration to enrich your daily life and deepen your spiritual practice.
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Chapter breakdown: Introduction How to Start Meditations for Body, Mind & Spirit Meditations for Love & Compassion Meditations for Problem Solving
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Tiny Healer: Mindfulness A pocket guide to mindfulness to help with anything and everything the day brings. Mindfulness is an indispensable tool for daily living. It helps us to cultivate a clear and comprehensive awareness of what is happening while it is happening without allowing the mind to wander. This little guide will show you that, through the power of mindful exercises and inspirational tips and quotes, you will recognise that the here and now keeps us connected to the world around us, and to ourselves.
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Chapter breakdown: Introduction Breath & Movement Calm & Peace Harmonising Mind & Body Gratitude & Compassion Problem Solving
Specification January 2019 Pyramid ÂŁ6.99 HB 9780753733493 96 pages 147 x 105 mm 8,000 words Repeated flower photograph throughout Rights available: World
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The Little Crystal Kit
Crystals to attract love, wellbeing and spiritual harmony into your life Judy Hall Discover how crystals can enrich your life with The Little Crystal Kit – from the bestselling author and crystal expert Judy Hall. This enchanting little guide contains everything you need to enhance your life using crystals. Focusing on 15 key crystals, each recommended to complement a particular area of your life, Judy Hall provides essential information on how to choose, use, cleanse and programme your chosen stone. Inside this toolbox you will discover all you need to harness the power of crystals.
Crystals included in the kit:
• Green Aventurine
The stone of prosperity and one of the premier crystals for attracting luck, abundance and success. • Amethyst An excellent aid for meditation, Amethyst turns your thoughts away from the mundane and towards tranquillity. • Rose Quartz This peaceful crystal transforms relationships with yourself and others, creating love and harmony. • Citrine A happy generous stone. Citrine stimulates living in the moment, rather than living in your dreams.
Specification January 2019 Gaia £10.00 Gift box containing 4 crystals and a flexiback book 9781856754033 96 pages Kit:155 x 152mm Book: 147 x 105mm 12,000 words 25 illustrations and 25 photographs Rights available: World
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Astrology Birthday Book Michele Knight
Is your destiny in moulded by your date of birth? Find out in this compelling astrological guide. Ever wondered how your date of birth influences your personality, your loves and passions, and your path in life? The Astrology Birthday Book reveals how the precise alignment of the planets on your date of birth determines the characteristics that make you unique.
Michele Knight is an astrologer and psychic who writes for Look magazine, and is a regular columnist for Soul and Spirit and Spirit and Destiny magazines. She is resident astrologer on X-Factor’s Xtra, on This Morning, and on Channel 5’s Live with Gabby. Her website is www.horoscope.co.uk
Specification March 2018 Ilex Press £12.99 HB 9781781576953 400 pages 167 x 140mm 80,000 words Rights available: World
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Sacred Self-Care
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Everyday rituals for a more joyful and meaningful life
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Chloe Isidora Ceremonies and rituals to ease the mind, connect to the heart and honour the moment. ‘Chloe is an absolute gem’ – Jasmine Hemsley During the average day, most people’s time is consumed by thinking 'I need to do this. Can’t forget that. What did that person think of me?' Our endless thoughts can run havoc and often cause a state of stress and anxiety – the mind can be a brilliant tool, but when we slip into unhelpful thought patterns, with the same story going around and around on repeat, it’s exhausting.
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Sacred Self-Care offers an antidote, with ceremonies and rituals that ease the mind and connect you to your heart space.
Specification May 2019 Aster £12.99 PB 9781783252923
Chapters include: • Sacred self-loving • Affairs of the heart • Feminine empowerment rituals • Celebrations • Gathering with friends • Staying connected
192 pages 210 x 149mm 30,000 words 70 photographs & illustrations Rights available: World
Chloe Isidora is a medium, Shamanic energy practitioner and womb healer, and has been featured in a number of publications such as Vogue, The Sunday Times and the Guardian.
Self-Care Every Day
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30 practices to soothe the body and mind
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Suzy Reading
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Pocket-sized self-care for every day. Self-care is daily nourishment that gives us a fighting chance to minimize illness, fatigue, depression and anxiety. Central to self-care is the idea that taking care of yourself is not selfish. In this beautiful little book, Suzy offers essential ways to stressproof your body and mind, with 30 self-care practices for the reader to choose from, depending on what you need. Chapters include practices for:
• Rest & relaxation
• Energy boosters • Mind management • Emotional first aid
Specification June 2019 Aster £6.99 Flexiback
Suzy Reading is a chartered psychologist (B. Psych (Hons), M. Psych (Org)), qualified yoga teacher specializing in wellbeing and author of The Self-Care Revolution. Her offerings include face-to-face coaching, walk & talk sessions, private and group yoga, mummy and baby yoga courses, workshop presentations on self-care, sleep, rest and relaxation, and how to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Suzy is also the Neom Organics Psychology expert.
9781783253050 92 pages 147 x 105mm 10,000 words 40 illustrations Rights available: World
What They Didn't Teach You in Film School
What you actually need to know to succeed in the film industry Miguel Parga
A no-nonsense career guide for aspiring filmmakers, with everything they need to know about building a successful career after graduating. Packed with practical, hard-working tips and advice, this book is a guide on how to get the best out of your film-school education, how to navigate some of the most frustrating moments in an artist's life, and how to keep the inspiration going as you battle your way through the indie filmmaking world. With a fresh design and a grounded, practical approach, this is the crucial companion that will make you, and your work, stand out.
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Miguel Parga
has been in the industry for 25 years. As a news producer for ABC, he won an Emmy, a DuPont Award and a Peabody Award. He's created advertisements for Pepsi, Canon, Fisher Price, Bud Light, and Verizon. As a writer in Los Angeles, he's worked on over 20 feature-length scripts. And since 2007, he's been teaching acting, directing, writing, and editing at the New York Film Academy.
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Specification Specification September 2019 Ilex Press ÂŁ15.99 HB 9781781577172 224 pages 180 x 120mm 35,000 words Rights available: World
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What They Didn't Teach You in Art School
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Rosalind Davis & Annabel Tiley
A career guide for artists, covering everything they need to know about building a successful business after graduating.
advice, tips and inspiration to help you build a successful career – giving you the opportunity to nurture your true talent.
Specification September 2019 Ilex Press £15.99 HB 9781781577097 224 pages 180 x 120mm
The ultimate survival guide to life as an artist, and the perfect springboard for aspiring artists who haven't yet given up the day job. The book provides expert
37,000 words Rights sold: Spa, Bra.
What They Didn't Teach You in Photo School Demetrius Fordham
Learn how to make your photography skills pay with this enlightening, engrossing, no-nonsense guide to professional shooting in the real world. Passing on hard-earned lessons from a successful career in commercial, editorial and lifestyle
photography, Demetrius Fordham shows how to snag the best internships and assistant roles, impress at an interview, develop an amazing portfolio, forge strong relationships with clients, and lay the foundations of your own successful career.
Specification September 2019 Ilex Press £15.99HB 9781781577158 208 pages 180 x 120mm 37,000 words 50 illustrations Rights sold: Spa, Bra, Fra.
What They Didn't Teach You in Design School Phil Cleaver
A guide for designers, covering everything they need to know about building a successful career after graduating. With record numbers of design and advertising students graduating into the job market each year, it makes more sense now than ever before to be fully armed to succeed. This book helps new
designers make the transition from design school to work, giving them the ammunition they need for a successful start.
Specification September 2019 Ilex Press £15.99HB 9781781577165 224 pages 180 x 120mm 37,000 words Rights sold: For, Spa.
50 Plants That You Can’t Kill Surefire Plants to Grow Indoors and Out Jamie Butterworth
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A beginner’s guide to gardening that focuses on 50 easy-to-grow plant types and troubleshoots common issues. Seeking more greenery but struggle to keep your plants healthy? 50 Plants That You Can’t Kill suggests failsafe options to grow indoors and out. The 50 profiles focus on versatile and adaptable plants and highlight ‘dos and don’ts’ for each one so you can immediately understand its needs. Includes guidelines on choosing the right plant, based on the criteria of your growing space, and provides clear and simple instructions to
care for it. Feature spreads walk you through key activities for getting your plants to thrive. Beyond the 50 plants that are profiled, ‘Three to try’ spreads suggest additional varieties for when you are ready to develop your skills.
Specification May 2019 Mitchell Beazley £16.99 HB 9781784725891 224 pages 230 x 170mm 30,000 words 200 images
Jamie Butterworth is an RHS Rights available: World Ambassador, who visits schools and colleges across the UK to educate on horticulture. Jamie is BBC Radio London’s gardening expert and a regular guest for both Talk Radio and BBC Berkshire. #P L A N T S OF I N S TAGR A M H A S A L MO S T
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RHS Colour Companion A Visual Dictionary of Colour for Gardeners Dr Ross Bayton & Richard Sneesby
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A beautiful, inspirational and practical guide to incorporating colour in your garden.
cultivation guidance and tips for planting plans, so that all of the ideas are achievable.
Whether a long-time gardener or a novice, RHS Colour Companion provides inspiration to improve your garden in a unique way. Organised by colour, with subsections on distinct shades, it suggests colour combinations and provides guidance for using them in your garden, with examples of specific plants and planting plans to create maximum impact. Advice is accompanied by photographs to help you visualize the finished effect, and each section includes
Dr Ross Bayton is co-author of RHS Genealogy for Gardeners and RHS Gardening School (both Mitchell Beazley), and worked for three years at BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine.
Specification April 2019 Mitchell Beazley £20.00 HB
Richard Sneesby is a landscape architect and garden designer. He is an RHS judge at Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows and co-authored The Garden Maker’s Manual (also Mitchell Beazley).
9781784725785 256 pages 246 x 189mm 40,000 words More than 300 images Rights available: World
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The Power of NO
Take Back Control and Find Time For You Abbie Headon Say yes to'no'. No more confidence knocks, no more overwhelming workloads and no more hesitation. By using this single word and canny bible you will break the taboo that surrounds ‘no’ and come to understand your own needs. The Power of NO teaches you to value your time and equips you with the know-how to set your own rules, find direction and demand respect.
You’ve Got This
Escape the mind-trap of imposter syndrome
Abbie Headon is the author of The Power of YES andPoetry First Aid Kit. She lives in Southsea, Hampshire, where she can often be seen strolling by the seaside with a book (or two!) in her hand.
Specification January 2019 Ilex Press £9.99 PB 9781781576632 160 pages 210 x 149mm 14,400 words Rights available: World
ESSEN TI A L C ON F I DE NC E B O O S T I NG A DV IC E
U P T O 70% OF P E OP L E E X P E R I E NC E I M P O S T E R S Y N DROM E
Dr Jessamy Hibberd A solution-based self-help book that explores the psychological impact of imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon in which people believe they are not worthy of success. They convince themselves that they have done well due to luck and are terrified their shortcomings will eventually be exposed, making it impossible to enjoy their accomplishments. You’ve Got This explores the psychological impact of imposter syndrome and exposes the secret fears and insecurities felt by millions of men and women. Dr
Jessamy Hibberd provides sound expert advice to help the reader better understand the problem and overcome it, so they gain self-belief and learn to see themselves as others do. Filled with case studies to bring the concepts alive and packed with strategies to increase confidence, this book is a must-read for anyone who has struggled with their achievements. Dr Jessamy Hibberd (BSc, MSc, DClinPsy, PgDip) is a highly respected chartered clinical psychologist, author and commentator.
Specification June 2019 Aster £12.99 PB 9781783253067 288 pages 216 x 135mm 60,000 words Rights available: World
The Almanac
T H E OR IGI N A L A N D BE S T S E L L I NG A L M A N AC
A Seasonal Guide to 2020 Lia Leendertz The return of the no. 1 bestseller.
Lia Leendertz
is an awardwinning garden and
Reconnect with the seasons with this month-by-month food writer, best known for guide to the world around you. The Almanac 2020 the gives you the tools and inspiration you need to celebrate, reinventing almanac for a new mark and appreciate each month of the year in your generation. She contributes own particular way. regularly to the Divided into the 12 months, a set of tables for each Guardian and the month gives the feel and weight of a traditional Telegraph as well as writing a almanac, providing practical information that gives long-running series access to the outdoors and the seasons, perfect for for Simple Things magazine. She lives expeditions, meteor-spotting nights and beach in Bristol with her holidays. There are also features on each month�s husband and two unique nature ‒ such as activity in the sky and the sea, children. advice on what to watch out for in the garden at home or »twitter in the hedgerow, seasonal foods and recipes, music and @lialeendertz birdsong and much more. »instagram @lia_leendertz
Praise for The Almanac 2019 :
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‘I love this gem of a book’ ‒ Cerys Matthews ‘This book is your bible’ ‒ The Independent ‘It already feels like an annual necessity’‒ India Knight ‘Joyous’ ‒ Allan Jenkins ‘A charming book’ ‒ Sunday Express
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Previously from Lia Leendertz Specification September 2019 Mitchell Beazley £10.00 HB 9781784725211 198 x 126mm 256 pages 52, 500 words 112 illustrations Rights: UK & Commonwealth
By the Sea
The therapeutic benefits of being in, on and by the water Dr Deborah Cracknell Nature meets modern science in a book about the healing powers of the ocean.
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In this stunning book, intuition and instinct meet modern science as the therapeutic benefits of being in, on or by the sea are explained and explored, and how, if we look after the oceans they will in turn look after us. There is something about the vastness of the oceans, which are significantly larger than the continents combined, that has drawn humans in a significant way since the beginning of coastal communities. Throughout history, people have gravitated to live near the sea, it is part of the survival instinct. Water also has huge cultural and spiritual significance for people through the ages and for centuries we looked to the sand and surf as a fully-stocked medicine cabinet. Despite the widespread intuitive feeling that being by the water makes us happier and healthier, there hasn’t been much scientific evidence to quantify this connection. Until now. Environmental psychology is the study of how the natural environment makes us feel, think and behave, and scientists in this area are discovering the tangible benefits of ‘blue health’.
Dr Deborah Cracknell
is an Honorary Research Fellow of the Medical School, with a primary research focus on the relationships between people and the marine environment. As an interdisciplinary researcher, Deborah is particularly interested in the influence of marine biodiversity on human health and our wellbeing.
»twitter @MsScylla
M I L L IONS V IEWS
Specification March 2019 Aster £14.99 HB 9781783252947 192 pages 210 x 149mm 30,000 words 120 photographs Rights sold: Ger, Fra, Spa, Kor
T H E BL OG
How to Eat Everything (And stop worrying about it)
Laura Dennison & Eve Simmons
H A S R ECE I V E D COV E R AGE I N THE TIMES, THE T E L E GR A PH, M ET RO, E V E N I NG STA N D A R D A N D M I R ROR
A game-changing narrative for anyone who has struggled to find a balance between healthy and happy, between empty and full. The principle is very simple: eat what you like and don’t worry about it. ‘One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.’ – Virginia Woolf The definition of ‘healthy eating’ has been chewed up, spat out and re-digested enough times to make Joe Public give up and seek out their nearest branch of McDonald’s. Our mindless obsession with eating ‘right’ is such that we’re now more concerned about what our Instagram followers think of a poorly lit picture of our dinner than we are of its effect on our own palate. Or, indeed, our happiness. We seem to be living in a time where we no longer eat with our hearts, emotions or heritage – but with what our waistlines (and followers) in mind. Not Plant Based are on a mission to help you love food again. The principle is very simple: eat what you like and don’t worry about it. It’s a menu that’s especially delicious, ‘guilt-free’ and requires a hell of a lot less money spent in health food shops. Throughout the book, Laura and Eve call on experts to debunk myths and provide a balanced exploration of our attitude towards food, with some delicious recipes thrown in along the way. They discuss their own experiences of eating disorders and offer personal tips and coping mechanisms to help rid you of anxiety linked to food. No one is saying healthy eating is bad; there is simply a lot of misleading information out there. More to the point, food is so much more in the grand scheme of life than health: it’s family, friends, enjoyment and memories. So go on, take a bite out of How To Eat Everything and learn to love your food all over again. It’s SO mouthwateringly good – we bet you'll be back for seconds.
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Not Plant Based was
founded by Laura Dennison and Eve Simmons, both of whom are survivors of eating disorders. Eve and Laura are both full-time journalists; Eve works at the Mail on Sunday and Laura is currently freelance, following a stint at The Press Association. When Laura saw an interview with Eve on the BBC’s Clean Eating’s Dirty Secrets she decided to approach her about founding a new website, Not Plant Based. The website covers topics such as nutritional advice, restaurant tips, physical and mental health, and features interviews with chefs, food writers and influencers, including Jay Rayner, Ella Mills and Adam Richman.
»instagram @notplantbased
Specification January 2019 Mitchell Beazley
B AC K L A S H AG A I N S T
£10.99 PB
C L E A N E AT I NG A N D
9781784725808
MOV I NG T OWA R D S T H E OP P O S I T E
288 pages 198 x 126mm 55,000 words Rights available: World
The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Journal Your intentions, your journey, your joy Catherine Gray A guided sobriety journal for motivation, with prompts and reminders for Dry January, Sober Spring and beyond. Whether you are going cold turkey or trying your sober-curious hand at Dry January this year, Catherine Gray provides an ideal practical solution with The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Journal. Packed with motivational prompts and reminders, this guided sobriety journal encourages you to be present, slow down your thoughts, identify your patterns and, most importantly, to be honest with yourself. There is a growing body of research that supports the positive benefits of journaling, be it helping you to stick to your goals or drastically improving your mood and emotional wellbeing. In fact, the healing power of journaling has been proven to be so beneficial that the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous have incorporated it into the famous 12 Step Programme. Gray’s refreshing and easy to follow strategies will inspire you to kick the drink and live a sunshine warm sober life.
Praise for The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober:
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‘Brilliant’ – Fearne Cotton
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‘Fascinating’ – Bryony Gordon ‘Not remotely preachy’ – The Times
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‘Jaunty, shrewd and convincing’ – Sunday Telegraph
Catherine Gray is an
award-winning writer and editor. Her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, GLAMOUR, the Sun’s Fabulous supplement, Stylist, Marie Claire, YOU, Women’s Health, Grazia, the Guardian, Shortlist, The Pool, BBC Earth, Emerald Street, Heat and the Daily Mail. When she’s not writing, Catherine can generally be found trying to do crow pose in yoga and failing, watching low-brow TV meant for American teens, chatting up cute dogs in the park or spending money on holidays when she should be saving it.
»twitter @cathgraywrites
»instagram @cathgraywrites
»instagram @unexpectedjoyof Specification
T H E U N X PE C T E D JOY OF B E I NG S OB E R WA S A SU N D A Y T I M E S BE S T SE L L E R
December 2018 Aster £12.99 PB 9781783253081 160 pages 210 x 149mm 10,000 words 50 illustrations Rights available: World
Insta-glam
Your must-have make-up primer to get Instagram ready Hani Sidow How to get Instagram gorgeous with 15 tutorials to take you from day to night. Taking the perfect selfie is no easy task but with Hani’s make-up tips and hacks, it’s never been more enjoyable and stress-free. Hani’s inclusive and friendly tutorials will help you create the perfect look (and dazzle your social media followers) every time. Unlock your selfie potential with 15 achievable styles covering everything from how to highlight and contour to creating the perfect nude lip, as well as picking up invaluable make-up hacks, such as using Sellotape to create the perfect brow, how you can make your lip colour last and why you should apply your make-up in the right light. Hani will also help you choose the right products for your skin. Discover how to test the colour of a concealer, whether to choose an oil- or water-based foundation and how to find a mascara that suits your budget. Insta-glam wouldn’t be complete without a quick tutorial on how to take the ideal selfie to show off your immaculately applied make-up. Find your best angle, pull the perfect pout, and get snapping!
Hani Sidow,
a 22-year-old hijab-wearing beauty influencer and Instagram star, was born in Somalia, but is now based in London. She began blogging in 2016, wrote a monthly column for the Guardian, and recently became a columnist for GLAMOUR magazine. She has also worked closely with beauty brands such as Buxom and nspa.
»instagram @hanihanss
MILLENNIALS W I L L TA K E A N AV E R AGE OF 2 5,70 0 SE L F I E S I N THEIR LIFETIME
Specification May 2019 Kyle Books £10.99 HB 9780857836557 112 pages 200 x 160mm 15,000 words over 80 images Rights available: World
How to Be a Gentlewoman The Art of Soft Power in Hard Times Lotte Jeffs A unique exploration of how to be a successful female in the 21st century. Gentlewoman: A woman who blends old-fashioned values such as courtesy, kindness, and generosity, with a thoroughly modern and open-minded attitude; using her self-confidence to show up, not show off and her optimism to inspire others and build a happier life for herself. Women today are under so much pressure to be everything to everyone: to be cool, smart, fit, thin (but not too thin!), funny (but not bitchy!), a supportive friend, partner and family member. We want to be successful and liked at work, to have opinions about politics, art and literature as well as reality TV and Ariana Grande’s love life. It’s overwhelming. How to be a Gentlewoman presents an antidote to the multi-directional pressures of 21st century life. It cuts through the white noise and offers a compelling strategy for living well and thriving. The book weaves powerful memoir with practical advice (including mastering a power drill and the importance of making your bed every day) and a psychological deep dive into the importance of knowing and liking oneself. This English gentlewoman will teach you that real power comes from within. Rather than ‘killing it’, ‘slaying in your lane’, having to be a ‘girl boss’ or adopting the art of ‘not giving a f**k’, this book will teach us that gentleness has too long been underestimated. The true antidote to our brutal and aggressive world is to listen closely, be attuned and rediscover our soft power. It's not she who shouts the loudest who gets heard, it's she who understands the most that holds our attention. Praise for How to Be a Gentlewoman : ‘This is a brilliant & timely exploration of what it means to be a succesful female in the 21st century’ – Elizabeth Day
Lotte Jeffs
is an awardwinning writer, editor and creative director. She has a regular column in the Evening Standard newspaper and was previously ES Magazine's Acting Editor. Most recently Lotte was the Deputy Editor of Elle. In 2015, Lotte Jeffs wrote a listicle for ELLEUK.com entitled the ‘39 Things That Make You a Gentlewoman’. It is to date, the most read piece of non-celebrity content on the website. The piece contributed among her other features to her winning ‘Writer of The Year’ at the Press & Publishing Association (PPA) Awards and Columnist of the Year at ELLE.
Specification September 2019 Cassell £15.00 HB 9781788401432 256 pages 216 x 135mm 90,000 words Rights available: World
Make and Mend Jessica Marquez
Sashiko-inspired embroidery projects to customise and repair textiles and decorate your home. Make and Mend is an exquisite, full-colour guide to sashiko, a simple Japanese stitching technique that uses stunning patterns to decorate or repair clothing, accessories and home textiles – requiring no special equipment other than a sewing needle and some thread! Sashiko is traditionally used to mend and repair clothing and textiles, but it can just as easily be used to create beautiful, decorative projects for the home. With 15 projects applying a modern, on-trend aesthetic to this ancient craft, Make and Mend shows readers how to apply sashiko stitching to a variety of craft projects, such as repairing torn jeans, decorating a shower curtain, mending a ripped hem, and making a simple pet bed, throw pillows, napkins, a tablecloth and a tote bag.
Jessica Marquez
is an author, photographer, teacher, content creator and full-time creative maker behind the handmade shop Miniature Rhino.
»twitter @miniaturerhino
S A S H I KO I S C U R R E N T LY A BIG T R E N D I N C R A F T, FA S H ION A N D I N T E R IOR S R E DUC E WA S T E B Y P ROL ON I NG T H E L I F E OF YOU R GAR MENTS
Specification January 2019 Ilex Press £16.99 PB 9781781576922 160 pages 165 x 191mm 20,000 words 250 images Rights unavailable
Vogue Cocktails Henry McNulty
A super-chic collection of 150 classic cocktail recipes created by former Vogue drinks expert and man about town, Henry McNulty.
V O GU E H A S A C I RC U L AT ION OF MOR E T H A N
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Cocktails, perennially popular, have survived long beyond their humble origins. For many modern-day favourites, this was the Prohibition-era cocktail boom, born of the necessity to improve the harsh flavour of home-made liquors. Vogue Cocktails takes inspiration from this 'Cocktail Age', with 150 recipes organised by base spirit – Champagne, Gin, Vodka, Whisky, Rum and Brandies & Other Spirits – to ensure a drink for every palate. Vogue Cocktails also contains essential information on stocking your bar and mixing drinks, with 48 jazz-age-inspired illustrations peppered throughout. This stylish guide will become the go-to cocktail handbook for any aspiring mixologist, whether mixing up a classic Negroni or Martini, or a more unusual creation such as the Silver Vodka Fizz or the Paris Opera Special.
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Henry McNulty
was born in 1913 to American parents. He began his career by reporting on international relations during World War Two, meanwhile beginning to gather observations on the drinking habits of different countries. Progressing to a career in drinks journalism, he came to be considered somewhat of an international expert on drinks and a cocktail aficionado. He was a frequent contributor to many publications including Vogue, with whom he published this book in 1982 as the culmination of a successful and varied career in drinks journalism.
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Specification June 2019 Conran £10.00 HB 9781840917888 96 pages 180 x 95mm 12,000 words 100 illustrations Rights available: World
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Vogue Essentials: Lingerie Anna Cryer
The ultimate wardrobe essential, lingerie, is celebrated in the latest book from the internationally prestigious fashion brand, Vogue. Images of lingerie have been showcased in British Vogue since its launch in 1916. They demonstrate more than just changing fashion; they serve as a commentary on ideas of propriety, the progress of female emancipation and technological advancements as well as ever-changing ideals of the female silhouette and concepts of beauty. Divided into categories of Stretch & Go, Pretty Things, Under Control and After Dark, Vogue Essentials: Lingerie explores the evolution of lingerie over the 100 years of Vogue’s history, commenting on changing fashions, influence on popular culture, the psychology of lingerie and its role as a liberator, accompanied by more than 100 images from the British Vogue archive.
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‘Lingerie is what comes nearest to a woman’s heart and naturally it gives her more real and intimate satisfaction than any other part of her wardrobe.’ – Vogue, 1918
Anna Cryer
has worked as a fashion editor and an associate editor at British Vogue, Tatler and Harper’s Bazaar in London and New York. The majority of her career has been spent at Vogue where she has worked on three separate occasions, happily managing to be on the staff as it celebrated its 75th, 90th and 100th anniversaries. She lives in London.
Specification March 2019 Conran £15.00 HB 9781840917680 160 pages 210 x 160mm 20,000 words 130 images Rights available: World
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The latest in the Essentials series from internationally prestigious fashion brand, Vogue, celebrating the iconic fashion power symbol, the high heel. There is an indefinable magic, mystique and fascination about high-heeled shoes that passes all understanding or logic. How can you explain that the simple act of pointing your toes and gently slipping them into a pair of towering heels can be such a powerful experience physically, psychologically and emotionally? As British Vogue has charted over the last hundred years, by stepping into a pair of heels, a woman’s personality is instantly transformed. Divided into the categories of Fancy Footwork, Enduring Classics, Step Up and Rainbow Heels, British Vogue’s archive of fashion photos has been plundered to showcase the most beautiful, memorable, rule-breaking and trend-setting heels to be photographed in its 100-year history.
‘You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes. Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet.’ – Christian Dior
Previously from Vogue Essentials:
Gail Rolfe
is a freelance journalist and fashion editor with more than thirty-five years of experience. She joined the Daily Mail as Fashion Writer in 1981, and became their Fashion Editor in 1986. She left in 1995 to pursue a freelance career working for Tatler, The Sunday Times and The Times, alongside a fashion consultancy for the Arcadia Group. Over the years she has interviewed and styled many celebrities including Goldie Hawn, Elizabeth Hurley and Tamara Mellon. She is passionate about high heels and bought her first pair of Manolo Blahniks for her interview at the Daily Mail. She lives in London.
Specification March 2019 Conran £15.00 HB 9781840917673 160 pages 210 x 160mm 20,000 words 130 images Rights available: World
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Good & Proper Tea
How to make, drink & cook with tea
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Emilie Holmes & Ben Benton From brews and blends to baking, a celebration of tea. Everyone knows that nothing can beat a good cup of tea. But with so many of us relying on our daily brew, isn’t it time we started giving it the attention and credit it deserves? Emilie Holmes started Good & Proper Tea with the intention of changing the tea market one cup at a time, and in this gorgeously presented book she and Ben Benton share their passion for tea with tips, techniques and recipes. Discover how to brew the perfect cup of tea, considering water type and temperature, timings and strength. Learn the difference between oolong and jasmine tea, and how to make your own blends and tisanes. The book also includes recipes for different tea-based drinks and cocktails, including Darjeeling and Vanilla Ice Tea, Turmeric and Lemongrass Latte, and an Oolong Mojito. There’s also a selection of tempting ways to cook with tea, such as a Rooibos, Orange and Poppyseed Cake, and Earl Grey and Cardamom Sugar Buns. I N T H E US , MOR E T H A N H A L F T H E P OP U L AT ION DR I N K T E A DA I LY, A N D
From a cup of classic builder’s to a fragrant floral blend, this is a celebration of the ritual and joy of tea.
Emilie Holmes
was born in Paris and lived in France, Portugal, New York and India, before settling in the UK, where she worked in advertising. In 2012 she left the corporate world on her mission to change the UK tea market.
Ben Benton
is a cook, writer and restaurant consultant. He was the co-writer of Max’s Sandwich Book and has ghost written recipes for leading columns in the Guardian and the Telegraph. »twitter @goodpropertea »instagram
@goodandpropertea
»website www. goodandpropertea. com
87 % OF M I L L E N N I A L S S AY T H E Y A R E R E GU L A R T E A DR I N K E R S
Specification October 2019 £16.99 HB Kyle Books 9780857837660 208 pages 235 x 190mm 35,000 words 75 images Rights available: World
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A Brief History of Lager
500 years of the world’s favourite beer
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Mark Dredge
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From 16th century Bavaria to trendy craft lager, an engaging and informative exploration of a classic beverage. Beer has been brewed and drunk for 10,000 years, but those earliest beers (think dark, soupy and sour) would’ve been unrecognisable to modern lager drinkers expecting something bright, effervescent and golden. Despite beer’s history, which is as old as civilisation, lager is a relative newcomer, ostensibly first brewed around 500 years ago, while those pale, lively lagers that we know so well today didn’t arrive until the middle of the 19th century and weren’t widespread until over a hundred years later. In this fascinating book, beer expert Mark Dredge dives into the history of this well-loved drink. Discover: what, exactly, a lager is; how it was first brewed and how it would have tasted; what beer was like before the birth of lager; and what role was played by German monks and kings in the creation of the drink we know so well today. From the importance of 500-year-old purity laws to a scrupulously researched exploration of modern beer gardens (it’s a hard life), Mark has delved deep into the story of the world’s favourite beer. A L L 10 OF T H E 10 MO S T P OP U L A R BE E R S I N T H E WOR L D A R E L AGE R S
From 16th Century Bavaria to the recent popularity of specialist craft lagers, A Brief History of Lager is an engaging and informative exploration of a classic drink.
Mark Dredge
is a writer and beer expert. He has written five books, including his bestselling Craft Beer World, Beer and Food and The Beer Bucket List, and numerous articles on the topic, while also appearing on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch to share his knowledge. He has won many awards for his work, including the British Guild of Beer Writers’ Beer and Food Writer of the Year Award in 2016, 2014, 2013 and 2011.
@markdredge »instagram @markdredge
Pint, anyone?
Specification October 2019 Kyle Books £14.99 HB 9780857835239 224 pages 216 x 135mm 75,000 words Rights available: World
RHS How Can I Help Hedgehogs?
A Gardener’s Collection of Inspiring Ideas for Welcoming Wildlife Helen Bostok
W R IT TEN BY THE R HS’S CHIEF HORT IC U LT U R I S T
More than 100 ideas from the RHS to help you make your garden a haven for wildlife. RHS How Can I Help Hedgehogs? offers more than 100 ideas for you to help wildlife thrive in your garden. Packed with simple, low-cost ideas that will make a huge difference to the natural world, the book suggests ways to help birds, bees, butterflies, beetles and many other declining species. Hopeful, informative and entertaining, with plenty of ‘I-never-knew-that’ mini-features, this is a book you and your family need, and one that you’ll all enjoy, too. Includes topics such as how to increase the biodiversity of your plot and how to improve your soil without using chemicals.
Helen Bostock
has been at the RHS for nearly 14 years, counting the two years as a Wisley Trainee and 12 years in the Advisory Service. She currently holds the position of Senior Horticultural Advisor. Her passion is for wildlife gardening.
F OL L OW S R H S HOW D O WOR M S WOR K ? A N D R H S C A N A N Y T H I N G S T OP S LUG S ? – 1 5,0 0 0 C OP I E S S OL D
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Specification October 2019 Mitchell Beazley £14.99 HB 9781784726218 224 pages 240 x 210mm 50,000 words 200 photographs and illustrations Rights: World English Language ex. North America & Aus/NZ
Classic FM Puzzle Book
Over 100 classical music teasers & conundrums
F OR E WOR D W R I T T E N BY A L E X A N DE R A R M S T RONG
Classic FM A fun puzzle book for classical music fans of all levels of knowledge, from the UK’s biggest classical radio station, Classic FM. Think you know classical music? It’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this collection of questions and puzzles designed to challenge, to entertain – and to educate. Blending together basic trivia, complex wordplay and a range of visual teasers, the book calls on the knowledge of the Classic FM experts to provide hours of music-themed challenges. With difficulty levels varying from pleasantly tricky to fiendishly hard, the Classic FM Puzzle Book will entertain from the first bar until the very last note.
T H E U K ’ S BIG GE S T C L A S S IC A L M US IC S TAT ION, C L A S S IC F M H A S A W E E K LY R E AC H OF 5.6 M I L L ION P E OP L E
Classic FM
is the UK’s only 100 per cent classical music radio station. Since the first broadcast in September 1992, the station has brought classical music to millions of people across the UK, currently reaching 5.6 million listeners every week. With a team of passionate presenters who believe that classical music is the greatest genre of music ever written, Classic FM believes that classical music can and should be a part of everyone’s lives, regardless of age, which is why the station starts young, with music education in schools an important part of its work. Classic FM makes classical music a relevant part of modern life, playing familiar music alongside lesser-known pieces, all chosen to uplift, soothe and stir the emotions.
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Specification September 2019 Cassell £12.99 PB 9781788401388 288 pages 234 x 153mm 50,000 words B&W illustrations throughout Rights available: World
The Chase 10th Anniversary Quizbook The Ultimate Chase Quizbook
ITV, with a foreword by Bradley Walsh A book of different themed quizzes and factoids to coincide with The Chase's 10th Anniversary. Have you got what it takes to beat the chaser? Celebrate 10 years of ITV's most popular quiz programme with The Chase 10th Anniversary Quizbook. Choose from over 2000 questions from the hit TV show, and battle it out against The Governess, The Beast, The Sinnerman and The Barrister. Features different themed quizzes and factoids, including questions that Chasers couldn't get, the biggest money-earning Chases, Chasers with a perfect show of correct answers, the worst answers and the biggest Twitter reactions. Includes a foreword by Bradley Walsh.
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The Chase
hosted by Bradley Walsh, is ITV's most popular teatime show. The Chase has also become a successful international franchise: regional versions have been made in Australia, China, Croatia, Finland, Germany, Israel, Norway, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and the United States. With a regular audience of three to five million, The Chase is one of ITV's most successful daytime shows ever. It has been nominated four times for "Best Daytime Show" at the National Television Awards, winning in 2016 and 2017.
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T H E C H A S E H A S GI V E N AWAY OV E R ÂŁ 8 M I L L ION IN PR IZES
Specification September 2019 Hamlyn ÂŁ14.99 HB 9780600636342 384 pages 198 x 154mm 60,000 words 100 images Rights available: World
Today Programme Puzzle Book 2
BBC, with foreword by Sarah Sands
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Challenge yourself with BBC Today Programme's long-awaited second puzzle book with even more fiendishly tricky brainteasers. Described as 'a national endeavour and a BBC institution', Britain's best-loved radio programme, Today, returns with its second official book, Today Programme Puzzle Book 2, filled with 280 cryptic, numerical and linguistic brainteasers. Put your deductive reasoning, logical thought and problem solving skills to the test with these brainbending puzzles that continue to frustrate and confound the nation in equal measure. In an era of fake news, echo chambers and significant politics, the role of Radio 4's Today programme as the most trusted guide to the world and news around us is more important than ever.
Today Programme
is BBC Radio 4's long-running early morning news and current affairs programme. It consists of regular news bulletins, serious and often confrontational political interviews, in-depth reports, and the Puzzle for Today. Today has been voted the most influential news programme in Britain in setting the political agenda, and in February 2017 recorded its highest ever audience figures, reaching 7.45 million weekly listeners (from 7.1m last quarter and 7.03m last year).
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Specification September 2019 Cassell ÂŁ12.99 PB 9781788400657 288 pages 234 x 153mm 36,000 words Rights available: World
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New volumes from the UK's favourite quality newspaper Telegraph
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10 brand-new puzzle books from the Telegraph! In April and September 2019, Hamlyn will build on the success of its puzzle publishing with the Telegraph, including a new series of General Knowledge Quick crosswords!
The Telegraph GK Quick Crosswords Volume 1 September 2019 £6.99 PB 9780600636182 240 pages 198 x 126 mm Rights available: World
The Telegraph Quick Crosswords 5
The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 5
The Telegraph Big Quick Crosswords 4
April 2019 £6.99 PB 9780600636120 240 pages 198 x 126 mm Rights available: World
April 2019 £6.99 PB 9780600636137 240 pages 198 x 126 mm Rights available: World
April 2019 £7.99 PB 9780600636106 464 pages 198 x 126 mm Rights available: World
The Telegraph Big Cryptic Crosswords 4
The Telegraph General Knowledge Crosswords 5
The Telegraph Quick Crosswords 6
April 2019 £7.99 PB 9780600636168 464 pages 198 x 126 mm Rights available: World
April 2019 £9.99 PB 9780600636113 240 pages 234 x 153 mm Rights available: World
September 2019 £6.99 PB 9780600636144 240 pages 198 x 126 mm Rights available: World
The Telegraph Cryptic Crosswords 6
The Telegraph Big Quick Crosswords 5
The Telegraph Big Cryptic Crosswords 5
September 2019 £6.99 PB 9780600636151 240 pages 198 x 126 mm Rights available: World
September 2019 £7.99 PB 9780600636175 464 pages 198 x 126 mm Rights available: World
September 2019 £7.99 PB 9780600636090 464 pages 198 x 126 mm Rights available: World