New Titles 2019 January – June
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Welcome to the Octopus Spring/Summer 2019 New Titles Catalogue
Contents Autumn Additions 2 Food & Drink
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Design & Fashion 28 Gardening 32 Wellness 34 Practical Art & Craft
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Photography 56 Reference 61 Narrative Non-Fiction 64 Music 67 Kyle Books: Food & Drink
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Kyle Books: Wellbeing
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Kyle Books: Lifestyle
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Kyle Books : Gardening
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Whisky Cocktails A whisky-filled collection of classic and contemporary cocktails. Whisky, or Whiskey, is a caramel to deep brown spirit made from fermented grains such as rye and barley and is aged in wooden barrels. From America’s smooth, corn mash bourbons and rye-y ryes, to Ireland’s triple-distilled blends and Scotland’s famed single malts (and every combination and exception in between), Whisky is a whole wide world to discover. Famously known as the key ingredient of the timeless Old Fashioned cocktail, whisky also
Rum Cocktails A rum-filled collection of classic and contemporary cocktails. Rum is a distilled spirit made from sugarcane and is usually aged in barrels. It began its life in the Caribbean, where it was first distilled on sugarcane plantations back in the 17th century and found its way across the seven seas under all sorts of pseudonyms that give us a pretty good idea of its original tasting notes. Over the centuries it was recognised it as having the potential to be a jolly good snifter and was therefore refined it a little which gives us the perfect 2
finds its place amongst the other big players in the cocktail canon, making great the Manhattan, Sazerac and naughty-but-nice Irish Coffee. But whatever your taste, or if you are in need of some tips or techniques for crafting the perfect cocktail at home, here’s a collection of recipes that’ll help you do just that.
Specification October 2018 Hamlyn £10.00 HB 9780753733318 128 pages 210 x 149 mm 7,000words 25 full-colour images Rights available: World
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cocktail-making spirit today. Rum now comes in various grades across a honeyed-in-colour and sugar-and-spice-in-flavour spectrum. From light, almost clear, to golden, dark and stormy, it is all caramel, banana, chocolate, ginger, vanilla and cinnamon. Here’s a collection of cocktail recipes, tips and techniques with rum at their heart. From the sweet-sour, lip-smacking Daiquiri, and the hello sunshine, make mine a Piña Colada, to the garden party favourite Long Island Iced Tea, this book will help you put the ‘Yo-ho-ho’ in a bottle of rum.
Specification October 2018 Hamlyn £10.00 HB 9780753733301 128 pages 210 x 149 mm 8,000 words 23 full-colour images Rights available: World
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The Gannet’s Gastronomic Miscellany Killian Fox
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A collection of fascinating, funny and unexpected facts about food and drink from the creators of The Gannet.
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A Financial Times book of the year.
cross-section of a tiffin box, the origin story of Chicken Marengo, a list of millennia-old products that are still edible today and many more delightful nuggets of information.
The Gannet’s Gastronomic Miscellany goes beyond the usual food fixations. Presented in a fresh, visually inventive style, it will appeal to anyone with a passing interest in food – which, in this gastronomy-obsessed age, is pretty much all of us. In this compendious hotpot of a book you'll find a guide to creating a hit food profile on Instagram, a
Killian Fox is the editor and co-founder of The Gannet, which acts as a conduit for his shameless nosiness about other people’s eating habits. A regular contributor to the Observer Food Monthly, he has also written for the Guardian, The Times and the New Statesman. He'd call himself an omnivore were it not for a lingering fear of boiled eggs.
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September 2018 Mitchell Beazley £10.00 HB 9781784723996 192 pages 198 x 126mm 163 black & white illustrations Rights available: World
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The Vintage Tea Party Book
A complete guide to hosting your perfect tea party Angel Strawbridge
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Unforgettable star of Channel 4’s hit TV show Escape to the Chateau, Angel Strawbridge, brings you fabulous tea parties and vintage culture in a perfect combination of recipes and lifestyle tips. ‘Bring out the bone china for this book from vintage guru Angel Adoree’ – Independent Angel Strawbridge cordially invites you to accompany her on a journey to create your perfect vintage tea party! The Vintage Patisserie is a haven of all things glamour, vintage and W W W.O C T OP U S B O OK S .C O.U K
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Dad Jokes
The very best of @DadSaysJokes Kit & Andrew Chilvers A collection of the very best jokes from the hilarious Instagram account @DadSaysJokes – so bad they’re good. From the most-followed dad jokes page on Instagram, comes a collection of hilariously cheesy jokes that will leave your friends and family laughing and groaning in equal measure. This is the perfect gift for dads who want to expand their repertoire and anyone who fancies reminiscing about a childhood full of these no-nonsense 'bad' puns.
Q: Why do cows have hooves instead of feet? A: Because they lactose.
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Q: Are you today’s date? A: Cuz you’re 10/10.
9781788401029 272 pages 178 x 111mm 8,777 words
Dad Says Jokes is a community Rights available: run account, created by 18-yearWorld old computer genius Kit Chilvers, inspired by the world’s most notorious and much-loved dads of TV. Everyday followers submit their jokes, the team picks DA D S AY S their favourites and Kit’s JOK E S I S A dad Andrew road-tests GROW I NG ON L I N E each one . P L AT F OR M W I T H
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Brexit: Join the F**king Dots
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Jamie Whyte
Join the f**king dots (if you can) to understand (if you can) how and why Brexit is happening, in the real words of the UK’s most esteemed politicians. For the Remainers, Leavers and Somewhere-In-Betweeners, here is a no-holding-back political satire in which the (ironic and often contradictory) quotes about Brexit are poked-fun-at in a harmless and tongue-in-cheek way. Not only that, but readers will get to dot-to-dot 29 caricatures of the politicians, such as David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson, who set in motion or had 4
something to say about the UK’s exit from the EU, scheduled to take place this March, 2019. You want to know how this happened? JOIN THE F***ING DOTS.
Specification October 2018 Pyramid £7.99 HB 9780753733356 64 pages 174 x 131 mm 1,467 words 29 dot-to-dot illustrations Rights available: World
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Disney: The Simple Family Cookbook
J.-F. Mallet
100 simple recipes inspired by your favourite Disney characters. Discover the joy of cooking with your loved ones, using 100 recipes inspired by your favourite Disney characters. Make spaghetti with Lady and the Tramp, sweet snowballs with Olaf and Elsa and Hawaiian pizza with Lilo and Stitch. Each recipe uses only 2–5 ingredients and has simple instructions so that you can whip
up a delightful dish with ease. With healthy dishes for children, adults, or the whole family, you'll be cooking up a storm in no time!
Specification October 2018 Ilex Press £17.99 HB 9781781576496
Jean-François Mallet trained at the prestigious Ferrandi culinary school in Paris, before deciding to follow his passion for photography. He now specialises in food photography.
224 pages 250 x 195mm 12,400 words 1,000 colour images Rights available: World English
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You Have the Power Affirmations to change your life
A collection of brave, bold and beautiful affirmations for the most important person in your life: YOU. Need a little pick-me-up to get you through the day? What better way to do that than by shouting out loud (or in your head...) all the positive, powerful and self-affirming statements you can think of. Because, if you ever need reminding, YOU are great, YOUR life is remarkable and it only takes YOU to believe it. With declarations about emotions, health and overall self-empowerment, YOU HAVE W W W.O C T OP U S B O OK S .C O.U K
THE POWER will be your bright and brazen pocketbook to unlocking the power of affirmations.
Specification July 2018 Hamlyn £6.99 HB 9780753733158 96 pages 147 x 105 mm 698 words
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Star Wars Icons: Han Solo Gina McIntyre
Discover the incredible story behind the creation and legacy of one of Star Wars’ most beloved characters with Star Wars Icons: Han Solo. Star Wars Icons: Han Solo covers the character’s entire journey, from his genesis in George Lucas’s first drafts of Star Wars to Harrison Ford’s iconic performances in the original three films and The Force Awakens, and the character’s rebirth in Solo: A Star Wars Story. The book also takes an in-depth look at Solo’s role in the Star Wars universe, through novels, comics, video games,
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and more, and the indelible impression the character has made on pop culture. Illustrated with a treasure trove of rare and previously unseen imagery, including candid on-set photography and stunning concept art, this deluxe volume also features exclusive new interviews with Harrison Ford, Alden Ehrenreich, Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams, Peter Mayhew, Ron Howard, J. J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan, Jonathan Kasdan, and many more key creatives. Comprehensive and revelatory, this is the definitive book for Han Solo fans across the galaxy.
Specification October 2018 Ilex Press £35.00 HB 9781781576977 240 pages 325 x 235mm 55,000 words 250 images Rights not available
Rick and Morty: The World According to Rick
Rick Sanchez as told to Matt Carson
For the first time anywhere, the wit, wisdom, observations, rants, raves, and general ramblings of mad scientist Rick Sanchez, compiled in one essential volume. As the most intelligent being in the multiverse, I've got a lot of knowledge to drop. Check out this collection of my words of wisdom. If you ’re smart, you 'll pay attention - Rick Sanchez Giving a unique insight into a deranged mind, The World According to Rick is a collection of Rick’s most meaningful (and meaningless) sayings, monologues, 6
and quotes, complete with a personal introduction by the mad man himself. A truly distinctive volume, this collectible is sure to become a cult favourite like the show that inspired it, and an invaluable reference for Rick’s millions of fans.
Specification October 2018 Ilex Press £14.99 HB 9781781576946 160 pages 210 x 149mm 4,400 words 65 illustrations Rights not available
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The Incomplete History of Secret Organizations Joe Tracz
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The official tie-in to the acclaimed Netflix adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s best-selling A Series of Unfortunate Events, with secrets that the show’s fans will love. The perfect companion to Netflix’s adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Incomplete History of Secret Organizations is a fourth-wallbreaking deep dive into the hilariously twisted saga and the creative team that brought it to life on the screen. Discover a host of insider secrets about the show and the Baudelaire family with interviews from the cast and crew, as well as everything from exclusive looks at storyboards and sketches, to the Baudelaire orphans' pasta puttanesca recipe.
TIES IN WITH THE THIRD A N D F I N A L S E A S ON OF T H E H I T S E R I E S A N D W I L L BE P ROMO T E D B Y N E T F L I X
• Foreword by Neil Patrick Harris • Profiles of characters and cast • Interviews with cast and crew • Never-before-seen storyboards and sketches • Annotated script excerpts • Behind-the-scenes photographs • Violet Baudelaire’s most intriguing inventions • Guide to the show’s hidden clues and Easter eggs • Lyrics to the opening title songs • Glossary of terms defined in the show • The Baudelaires' recipe for pasta puttanesca
Joe Tracz
spent years investigating the unfortunate world of Lemony Snicket before becoming a writer and producer on all three seasons of Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events. An LA-based screenwriter and playwright, his work includes the Drama Desk-nominated adaptation of the first Percy Jackson novel, The Lightning Thief, and the cult musical Be More Chill.
Specification October 2018 Ilex Press £20.00 HB 9781781576861 208 pages 228 x 304mm 40,000 words 400 images Rights not available
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The Story of the Bauhaus Frances Ambler
A lively introduction to the seminal art and design school that changed the way we see, think and live. Now 100 years old, the Bauhaus still looks just as fresh today as it did when it began. It was a place to experiment and embrace a new creative freedom. Thanks to this philosophy, the Bauhaus still shapes the world around us. Trace The Story of the Bauhaus through the 100 personalities, designs, ideas and events that shaped this monumental movement. Learn about leaders Paul Klee, Walter Gropius, Anni
Wild Colour
Albers and Wassily Kandinsky; witness groundbreaking events and wild parties that would revolutionise contemporary design; and discover a range of innovative ideas and new ways of thinking. Frances Ambler is a Londonbased writer and art historian and is the author of Mid-Century Modern: Icons of Design. She has worked with museums and galleries across the globe, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York and London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.
Specification October 2018 Ilex Press £19.99 PB 9781781575970 224 pages 200 x 200mm 46,600 words 117 images Rights sold: Kor
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How to Make and Use Natural Dyes Jenny Dean A celebration of the wealth of natural dyes that can be obtained from plants, from the common marigold to rhubarb. This practical and inspiring guide to creating and using natural dyes from plants, offers information on current environmentally friendly dyeing techniques and more than 65 species of plants and natural dyestuffs. This comprehensive book outlines how to: • Select fibres and plant parts • Choose the right methods for mordanting and dyeing • Obtain a range of gorgeous 8
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colours from every plant. Wild Colour is the all-in-one resource for fibre enthusiasts, including knitters, sewers and weavers gardeners who are interested in new uses for traditional dye plants and eco-conscious DIYers who want authoritative information about the natural dyeing process and the plants that are essential for it.
Specification December 2018 Ilex Press £16.99 HB 9781784725532 144 pages 260 x 194mm 60,000 words 500 pictures Rights available: World
Jenny Dean has worked with dye plants and their natural dyes for over 30 years. She is the author of Colours from Nature and A Heritage of Colour.
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Cats: Scratch and Reveal Colouring
Colourful cards to scratch, reveal and display
Relax and great creative with this amazing scratch art book!
Specification September 2018 Ilex Press
This book of scratch-off colouring cards offers a great way to relax. Make yourself comfortable, then get going and feel your stress levels reduce as you reveal these stunning cats using the stylus provided. You can then use the finished cards to decorate your walls or give to others.
£7.99 PB 9781781576649 16 pages 190 x 190mm 280 words 6 pictures Rights available: World
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Unicorns: Scratch and Reveal Colouring Colourful cards to scratch, reveal and display
De-stress and create amazing art with this scratch art book! This book of scratch-off colouring cards offers a great way to get creative and de-stress. Choose a page and feel yourself relax as you reveal an image of a colourful unicorn, using the stylus provided. The finished pictures are great for giving as gifts or for decorating your walls.
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Specification September 2018 Ilex Press £7.99 PB 9781781576656 16 pages 190 x 190mm 280 words 6 pictures Rights available: World
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Spiroglyphics Animals
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A totally original idea from the creative mind of genius puzzledesigner Thomas Pavitte! Spiroglyphics is even more incredible than anything Thomas has done before. Each oversized design starts its life as a featureless spiral, but as you fill in the lines you find yourself creating a surprising, eye-popping portrait of a wonderful animal. Fun to create and amazing to look at, Spiroglyphics will blow your mind, and make amazing artworks for your wall! In this book, Thomas creates incredible puzzles of animals.
Draw and Be Happy Art Exercises to Bring You Joy Tim A Shaw & Cachetejack Any time you need a moment of calm or a boost of energy, reach for this book and your best pen or pencil. Inspired by real art-therapy techniques, each of these fun and thought-provoking drawing exercises will help reduce stress, boost your confidence and leave you feeling creative and contented. These quirky creativity prompts offer simple strategies for self expression and self care to help you be happy.
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• Alpaca • Butterfly • Cat • Dog • Duckling • Eagle • Fox • Lion • Tiger • And many more!
September 2018 Ilex Press £9.99 PB 9781781576489 48pages 297 x 297mm 800 words 20 puzzles Rights available: World
Thomas Pavitte’s talent is creating activity puzzles that result in something truly extraordinary. His 1000 Dot-to-Dot books and Querkles colouring books have become international best-sellers.
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Tim A Shaw lives in London. He is an artist and the co-founder of Hospital Rooms, a charity devoted to bringing museum-quality, site-specific artworks to mentalhealth facilities throughout the United Kingdom. Cachetejack is Spanish illustration duo Nuria Bellver and Raquel Fanjul, who are currently based in Berlin. They have worked with numerous brands and publications, including The New York Times, Elle and Hermès.
Specification October 2018 Ilex Press £14.99 PB 9781781576724 160 pages 228 x 179mm 13, 000 words 160 illustrations Rights unavailable
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Jake Spicer You can draw portraits easily and Jake Spicer shows you how in only 15 minutes. By the time you finish this book, you’ll have all the skills you need to achieve a striking likeness in a drawn portrait. From understanding and constructing the head and shaping the hair, to checking the relationships of the features and achieving a lifelike expression, every aspect of the portrait process is examined, along with advice on what materials to use and how to find a model. • Learn to draw facial features
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November 2019 Ilex Press £9.99 PB 9781781576281
Jake Spicer is an artist and drawing tutor based in Brighton, England. He is head tutor at the independent drawing school Draw, a co-director of the Drawing Circus and regularly runs portrait and figure drawing courses for the Camden Arts Centre and National Portrait Gallery.
128 pages 225 x 177mm 14,000 words 220 illustrations Rights sold: Nor, Fra, Fin
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Draw Buildings and Cities in 15 Minutes
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The super-fast drawing technique anyone can learn Matthew Brehm In this inspiring book, artist Matthew Brehm gives you all the skills you need to sketch the urban environment in just 15 minutes. Good drawings aren’t always the ones that you’ve spent a lot of time over; some of the best pieces are swift, energetic studies that capture the feel of the subject in just a few well-placed lines. This book contains a series of exercises that develop the core skills for drawing buildings and cities, all of which can be completed in a quarter of an hour. • Understand perspective W W W.O C T OP U S B O OK S .C O.U K
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Matthew Brehm is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Idaho, where his teaching responsibilities include design studios, graphics courses, and an annual study abroad programme in Rome, Italy, that he initiated in 2007. He is the author of Sketching on Location and Drawing Perspective.
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September 2019 Ilex Press £9.99 PB 9781781576274 128 pages 225 x 177mm 210 illustrations Rights sold: Nor
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Salt & Time
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Recipes from a modern Russian kitchen Alissa Timoshkina
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A collection of delicious modern recipes from Siberia and beyond. Salt & Time will transform perceptions of the food of the former Soviet Union, and especially Siberia – the crossroads of Eastern European and Central Asian cuisine – with 98 inviting recipes adapted for modern tastes and Western kitchens, and evocative storytelling to explain and entice. Try the restorative Solyanka fish soup (a famous Russian hangover cure), savour the fragrant Chicken with prunes or treat yourself to some sumptious Honey and pine nut cake.
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‘Often we need distance and time, both to see things better and to feel closer to them. This is certainly true of the food of my home country, Russia – or Siberia, to be exact. When I think of Siberia, I hear the sound of fresh snow crunching beneath my feet. Today, whenever I crush sea salt flakes between my fingers as I cook, I think of that sound. In this book I feature recipes that are authentic to Siberia, classic Russian flavour combinations and my modern interpretations. You will find dishes from the pre-revolutionary era and the Soviet days, as well as contemporary approaches – revealing a cuisine that is vibrant, nourishing, exciting and above all relevant no matter the time or the place.’ – Alissa Timoshkina
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‘If anyone had to write a Russian cookbook now, it would have to be her, and her book will end up being a classic.’ – Olia Hercules, author of Mamushka and Kaukasis
Alissa Timoshkina
Food and Russian culture are two of Alissa’s greatest passions. She grew up exposed to the classics of Russian and world cinema and literature. Within a year of setting up her Instagram account, Alissa embarked on a new project: a cinema-supper club called KinoVino. Since its launch in 2015, KinoVino has established a reputation as one of London’s most original projects, featured in Vogue, Vice , the Telegraph, Time Out and BBC Radio 4’s Food Programme. Alissa was shortlisted for the Young British Foodie Awards in 2017.
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»instagram @borsch_and_no_ tears Specification March 2019 Mitchell Beazley £25.00 HB 9781784725389 240 pages 246 x 189mm 46,000 words 132 photographs Rights available: World
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Fresh, flavourful & deeply satisfying vegetarian recipes for every occasion Sabrina Ghayour Delicious new vegetable dishes from the bestselling Middle Eastern chef Sabrina Ghayour, author of Persiana, Sirocco and Feasts. bazaar noun: a market in the Middle East Bazaar is a colourful, flavourful and satisfying celebration of vegetable dishes, designed to suit every occasion and every palate. The magic of this cookbook is that you won’t feel like anything is missing, with dishes full of easy-to-achieve flavours and depth that would win over even the most die-hard carnivore. Each recipe utilizes the abundance of varied flavour profiles of the East, from spices, herbs and perfumed aromatics to hearty staples such as grains and pulses, combined with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. You will find salads for all seasons, spectacular sides, bowl comfort, moreish mains and sweet treats.
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Recipes include: • Grilled halloumi flatbreads with preserved lemon salsa • Charred tomato & roasted chilli soup with herb-fried croutons • Root vegetable bastilla • Grilled tofu salad with peanuts, sweet tamarind & spiced miso dressing • Potato, ricotta & herb dumplings with walnuts & chilli butter • Feta, pul biber & oregano macaroni cheese • Courgette, orange & almond cake with sweet orange yogurt frosting
Sabrina Ghayour
Chef, food writer and cookery teacher Sabrina Ghayour is one of the strongest voices in Middle Eastern food today. Her work has featured in The Times, The Sunday Times, the Evening Standard, the Guardian, the Independent, the Telegraph, delicious. magazine, Waitrose Food magazine, Sainsbury’s Magazine and BBC Good Food magazine. She has appeared on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen, BBC2’s Great British Menu and on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.
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Specification April 2019 Mitchell Beazley £26.00 HB 9781784725174 240 pages 246 x 189mm 37,345 words 120 photographs Rights available: World
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Cooking at Home Dan Doherty
TV chef Dan Doherty’s favourite recipes to cook at home, from party snacks to weekday suppers.
‘There’s serious talent in this kitchen’ – Tom Parker Bowles, the Mail on Sunday
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Award-winning chef Dan Doherty returns with his third cookbook, in which he shares crowd-pleasing recipes inspired by his favourite dishes to make at home. This is comfort food with a twist – nourishing, reliable recipes with Dan’s individual stamp on each dish. These recipes will inspire you to spend more time in the kitchen whatever the occasion, be it a Tuesday night supper of Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chilli Bake, Slow Roast Pork Belly with Jerusalem Artichoke and Pearl Barley Risotto to impress friends at a dinner party, or Lebanese Lamb Hotpot followed by Triple Chocolate Caramel Brownies for a family Sunday lunch. Includes sections on Breakfasts; Lunch Boxes; Snacks, Nibbles and Starters; Mains; and Desserts, as well as Feasts and Seasonal Menus – all captured in vibrant photography by top food photographer Dan Jones. DA N I S A J U D GE ON T H E BB C 1’ S P R I M E T I M E SE R I E S , B R I T A I N ’ S B E S T HO M E C O OK , A L ONG SI DE M A RY BE R RY
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is a judge on the BBC1’s primetime series, Britain’s Best Home Cook. He was the Chef Director at London’s Duck & Waffle and won Tatler’s Rising Star Chef award at their 2013 Restaurant Awards and the Guardian declared him 'among the high priests of Britain’s culinary revival'. He has appeared on BBC 1’s Saturday Kitchen and Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch and regularly speaks and demonstrates at festivals and events including Taste London and Meatopia. His first London restaurant, The Royal Oak, has just opened in Marylebone and he is launching a restaurant in New York in Spring 2019.
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Specification February 2019 Mitchell Beazley £25.00 HB 9781784725594 256 pages 255 x 195mm 35,000 words 100 photographs Rights available: World
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Tales & recipes from the kitchen, garden & beyond Robin Hutson
F ROM T H E T R A I L BL A Z I NG HO T E L GROU P
A stylish, practical guide to living the good life. Among the pages of The Pig you will find an idiosyncratic, seasonal approach to the good life, with delicious recipes, how-to guides, lists, panels and stories. Chapters include: Out in the Garden • The benefits of growing 12 types of mint • An essay on ‘the sweetness of carrots’ • How to make your own sack garden • Recipe for the Gardener’s sandwich On the Table • Pigging out: how to enjoy everything from nose to tail • How to lay the (perfectly imprecise) table • Recipes for breakfast, snacks and meals all day long, including Smoked vodka BBQ pork leg, Trout pâté & sourdough toast, Garden leek & cider soup, The Pig’s tobacco onions and Chocolate gingerbread & smoked chilli chocolate sauce
F I N D T H E PIG I N T H E N E W F OR E S T, S OU T H A M P T ON, S OM E R SE T, D OR SE T A N D DE VON, A N D S O ON K E N T, W E S T S US SE X A N D C OR N WA L L T O O
Time for a Drink • A couple of wines that go with anything • Infusing gin with beetroot • A selection of cocktail recipes Bring on the Festivities • How to build a perfect festival • The only five recipes you need for simple feasts outdoors • How to dance without spilling a drop As Happy as a Pig...in a Spa • Anatomy of relaxation • How to design a calm space at home • How to make your own massage oils with herbs • Nettle and lemon tea recipe A Living Space • How to create a perfect flame, all year round • Styling a wall with boot-sale bargains • Dry and press your own fern leaf • Inside out: dressing the garden
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The Pig began
in 2011 in the New Forest and became an instant hit. A more relaxed take on the country house hotel, The Pig’s unique selling point was its kitchen garden which was – and has remained – at the heart of the hotel, and the menu. Founded by Robin Hutson (who created Hotel du Vin and launched Lime Wood), his wife Judy Hutson (who is responsible for the interiors) and David Elton, The Pig’s litter has grown to five, with more to follow soon. The hotels have won a fervently loyal following and a string of industry accolades.
»twitter @The_Pig_Hotel »instagram @thepig_hotel
Specification May 2019 Mitchell Beazley £30 HB 9781784725570 304 pages 260 x 194mm 50,000 words 120 photographs Rights available: World
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Leon Happy Baking
MEGHA N M A RKLE ’ S
Claire Ptak & Henry Dimbleby
W E DDI NG CA K E
The latest book in the hugely popular Leon Happy series: the team behind award-winning restaurant Leon provide more than 100 sweet and savoury baking recipes. Leon Happy Baking contains sweet and savoury recipes for everyone, from the novice cook to the baking aficionado. Following the Leon principle that what tastes good can also do you good, many of the recipes are sugar, dairy, wheat or gluten free – so there’s plenty to indulge in even if you have a food allergy, an intolerance or an eye on your waistline. From Henry’s spelt loaf to the perfect pecan pie, the book includes more than 100 fun, straightforward recipes for the whole family to enjoy, accompanied by specially commissioned photography by the awardwinning Georgia Glynn Smith.
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Claire Ptak
is former pastry chef at the legendary California restaurant Chez Panisse, and now chef-proprietor of Violet Cakes in London. She was chosen to make Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding cake.
Henry Dimbleby
is co-founder of Leon, the award-winning restaurant chain that serves healthy fast food. Together with John Vincent and Allegra McEvedy, he opened the first branch in London in July 2004, and six months after opening, Leon was named the Best New Restaurant in Great Britain at the Observer Food Monthly Awards. There are now more than 55 Leon restaurants (including branches in Washington DC, Amsterdam, Utrecht and Oslo).
»twitter @leonrestaurants
Specification May 2019 Conran £16.99 HB 9781840917925 224 pages 200 x 200mm c.35,000 words c.75 photographs Rights available: World
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Leon Fast Vegan
John Vincent, Rebecca Seal & Chantal Symons
From the home of healthy fast food, Leon Fast Vegan is all about delicious food, which just happens to be vegan. Leon Fast Vegan contains more than 150 recipes. Divided into three sections, it kicks off with The Main Event, with easy recipes for everything from breakfast and brunch to sharing plates, via quick suppers and slow-cooked one-pot dishes. Part two, On the Side, features sauces, dressings, nourishing side dishes and scrumptious breads, and part three, Sweet, gives vegan options for desserts and cakes. . As ever, healthy fast food chain Leon takes inspiration from around the world, with recipes for vegan sushi, Mexican tacos, Vietnamese pancakes and American burgers. The emphasis throughout is on great flavour and keeping things simple. Whether you are looking for breakfasts or party food, weekday suppers or ambitious feasts, there is something here for everyone.
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John Vincent is
co-founder of Leon, which has more than 55 branches. He has co-authored five Leon cookbooks. He thinks that our relationship with food should be joyous and we need to listen more carefully to our gut, eat more good fats, less sugar. And a whole lot more plants.
Rebecca Seal
has written about food and drink for various publications and has co-authored several cookbooks, including Leon Happy Soups and Leon Happy One-pot Cooking. She is one of the food and drink experts on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.
Chantal Symons’s passion
for cooking was ignited when she was diagnosed as allergic to dairy, eggs and wheat. She believes everyone should take joy from food and she specializes in freefrom cooking. She is a champion barbecuer, and has won several competitions including Jamie Oliver’s 'Big Feastival'.
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Specification December 2018 Conran £25.00 HB 9781840917192 304 pages 235 x 190mm c.60,000 words 250 photographs Rights available: World
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The Art & Science of Foodpairing 10,000 flavour matches that will transform the way you eat Peter Coucquyt, Bernard Lahousse & Johan Langenbick Foodpairing is a method for identifying which foods go well together, based on groundbreaking scientific research that combines neurogastronomy (how the brain perceives flavour) with the analysis of aroma profiles derived from the chemical components of food. This exciting new book explains why the food combinations we know and love work so well together (strawberries + chocolate, for example) and opens up a whole new world of delicious pairings (strawberries + parmesan, say) that will transform the way we eat. With ten times more pairings than any other book on flavour, plus the science behind flavours explained, Foodpairing will become the go-to reference for flavour and an instant classic for anyone interested in how to eat well. ‘We build tools to create culinary happiness’ – Foodpairing.com ‘There is a world of exciting flavour combinations out there and when they work it’s incredibly exciting.’ – Heston Blumenthal
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The Foodpairing Company
is a creative food-tech agency that works with chefs, bartenders, cookery schools, pastry chefs, product developers and other culinary creatives to provide new possible food combinations based on the intrinsic properties of different foods. The team analyses foods under laboratory conditions to identify which flavour components they have in common, and operates one of the world’s largest ingredient and flavour databases. Peter Coucquyt is a chef and co-founder of Foodpairing™. Bernard Lahousse is a bio-engineer and co-founder of Foodpairing™. Johan Langenbick is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Foodpairing™.
»twitter @foodpairing
»instagram @foodpairing Specification June 2019 Mitchell Beazley £30.00 HB 9781784722906 384 pages 246 x 189mm 90,000 words More than 100 photographs & illustrations Rights available: World
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10-a-Day The Easy Way
Fuss-free recipes and simple science to transform your health James Wong Make simple changes to your diet and slash your risk of developing the biggest diseases to affect the Western world, with delicious, substantial recipes from bestselling author James Wong.
BY THE AU T HOR OF T H E BE S T SE L L I NG HOW T O E A T B E T T E R – MOR E T H A N 85,0 0 0 C OPI E S S OL D
Eating healthily can be a confusing business. But what if there were a single, simple change you could make that would transform your health, without forcing you to give up the foods you love? According to a growing body of international studies, little tweaks to your everyday diet to get you beyond the 5-a-day minimum and towards 10-a-day could slash your risk of developing heart disease, cancer or stroke. In fact, experts agree that simply eating more fruit and veg is the single most important dietary change you can do for your health! As only 3 out of 10 people are even achieving the minimum amount of fruit and veg, this book aims to make getting there easy. No gimmicks, no 'banned' foods, no miserly portion sizes. Just 80 of the classic recipes you know and love made healthier (and tastier) by simply upping the amount of fruit and veg in them, all backed by the best science available.
James Wong
is a Kew-trained botanist, science writer and broadcaster based in London. He is the author of the bestselling books Grow Your Own Drugs, Homegrown Revolution and, for Mitchell Beazley, RHS Grow for Flavour (more than 64,000 copies sold) and How to Eat Better (more than 85,000 copies sold). He has presented BBC2’s awardwinning series Grow Your Own Drugs and co-presented, with Dr Michael Mosley, The Secrets of Your Food – a major BBC series on the science of food. He has a column in the Observer magazine.
»twitter @Botanygeek E AT I NG MOR E F RU I T A N D V E G C A N R E DUC E R I S K OF H E A RT DI S E A S E , S T ROK E , C A NC E R A N D E A R LY DE AT H
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Specification March 2019 Mitchell Beazley £20.00 HB 9781784724764 224 pages 246 x 189mm 50,000 words 200 photographs Rights available: World
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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
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S O C I A L M E DI A I S A L R E A DY S HOW I NG A B AC K L A S H AG A I N S T C L E A N E AT I NG A N D MOV I NG T OWA R D S T H E OP P O S I T E
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.
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 £10.99 PB 9781784725808 288 pages 198 x 126mm 55,000 words Rights available: World
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Chetna’s Healthy Indian
Everyday family meals effortlessly good for you Chetna Makan 80 deliciously healthy Indian-inspired recipes that are both family friendly and full of flavour. We all know there is more to Indian food than just curries; it can also be really healthy, fresh and super delicious. Chetna’s Healthy Indian contains home cooking at its best – straightforward methods, very few ingredients, crowd pleasing flavours, nourishment and comfort. It draws upon inspiration from Chetna’s family and friends, creating realistic recipes for midweek, after work, busy weekends or when you simply want to look after yourself with wholesome food. You’ll discover 80 fantastic recipes that require minimum time and effort, including Onion & whole spice chicken curry, Tandoori pan-fried sea bream, Paneer & cavalo nero saag and Baked cardamom & pistachio yogurt pots. Inspired by Indian cuisine, Chetna’s Healthy Indian is proof that healthy food does not need to be health food, and convenient meals can be good for you, too.
CH ET NA WA S A SE M IF I NA L IST ON T H E GR E AT BR I T ISH B A K E OF F, W H ICH PE A K E D AT 12.3 M I L L ION V I E W E R S PE R E PISODE IN THE UK
T H E C A R D A MO M TR A IL A N D CH A I, CH A AT & CHU T N E Y
Chetna Makan was born
in Jabalpur, an ancient city in central India. She has a degree in fashion and worked in Mumbai as a fashion designer before moving to the UK in 2003. Chetna reached the semi-final of The Great British Bake Off in 2014, and her first book, The Cardamom Trail, is a celebration of baking with Indian flavours. She has a very popular YouTube channel ‘Food with Chetna’ where she shares her creative flair for food.
»twitter @chetnamakan
»instagram @chetnamakan
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Specification January 2019 Mitchell Beazley £20.00 HB 9781784725358 208 pages 235 x 190mm 30,000 words 169 photographs & illustrations Rights available : World
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Pressure Cooking Everyday 80 modern recipes for stovetop pressure cooking
Featuring 80 fresh, easy-to-make modern recipes, such as Huevos rancheros, Lentil and cauliflower curry and Baked salted caramel cheesecake, Pressure Cooking Everyday gives this traditional way of cooking a new lease of life. Save time in the kitchen, cut costs and infuse your food with more intense flavours. Discover the potential of pressure cooking with this must-have cookbook.
C O OK E R S L A S T A LIFETIME A ND A R E GR E AT AT C O OK I NG CHE A PER CU TS OF M E AT
Denise Smart Revolutionize your mealtimes with 80 delicious recipes for stovetop pressure cooking.
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Denise Smart has been working as a food stylist and recipe writer for more than 20 years. Her technical and creative expertise means she can work in all areas and has cooked, stirred, created and styled food for packaging, advertising, editorial, PR, web and TV commercials. Denise is a published author and has written over a dozen cookbooks, including her latest bestselling spiralizing cookbooks. She has worked for many large publishing houses, covering subjects from children’s cooking to desserts, quick cooking and mug food.
Specification June 2019 Hamlyn £9.99 PB 9780600635789 128 pages 246 x 189mm 30,000 words 70 photographs Rights available: World
Hamlyn All Colour Cookery 200 Spiralizer Recipes Denise Smart 200 fresh and flavoursome spiralizer recipes for every occasion. Enjoy an array of vegetables at the turn of a handle – in minutes the spiralizer creates spaghetti, ribbons and spirals from your favourite vegetables. From courgetti (courgette spaghetti) to cunoodles (cucumber noodles), it is now easier than ever to create healthy twists to your favourite meals. Featuring delicious recipes such as Beetroot, quinoa & feta burgers, Thai beef salad and Pear tart tatin, 200 Spiralizer Recipes is perfect 22
for the health-conscious; these fruits and vegetables can become the star of your dish, replacing heavier ingredients, such as pasta and rice, so that you can enjoy your meal while eating fewer calories and cutting back on refined carbohydrates.
Specification March 2019 Hamlyn £4.99 PB 9780600635772 240 pages 167 x 140mm 35,000 words 100 photographs Rights available: World
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Weber’s Greatest Hits 115 recipes for every barbecue Jamie Purviance Weber’s greatest recipes, advice and inspiration for today’s backyard heroes. Sometimes all you want is the best. This spectacular volume gives you just that, with more than 115 top-rated recipes, crystal-clear instructions, and tips and tricks from Weber – everything you need to make your home the most popular place on the block. Weber experts and fans have carefully selected the real standouts from more than 2,000 original Weber recipes. These classics have all been re-photographed, retested and reimagined for today’s cook.
Praise for Weber’s Greatest Hits: ‘If a cook wants the best recipes for the backyard, here they all are between two covers. And such beautiful photography. What an accomplishment!’ – Meathead Goldwyn, author of Meathead, The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling
R ECIPES A R E A L L N E W LY P HO T O GR A P H E D A N D T E S T E D R E P E AT E DLY S O YOU C A N T U R N T O T H E M W I T H C ON F I DE NC E
W EBER' S
‘Veteran food writer Jamie Purviance has crafted a stylish and singularly smart book based on 65 years of iconic Weber recipes, but with his own creative twists. Think big flavours, up-to-the-minute techniques and photos that will make you hungry.’ – Steven Raichlen, author of The Barbecue Bible and host of Project Smoke and Primal Grill
Jamie Purviance
is the master griller for Weber. A graduate with high honors from The Culinary Institute of America, he is the author of more than 15 Weber cookbooks, including Weber’s Complete BBQ Book. He lives near Sacramento, California.
»twitter @JamiePurviance @Weberbarbecues
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Previously from Weber's Specification March 2019 Hamlyn £19.99 HB 9780600635956 320 pages 277 x 216mm 70,000 words 180 photographs Rights sold: UK, Ire
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Ella's Kitchen: The Cookbook New Edition The Red One Ella's Kitchen The complete guide to feeding babies and young children with easy, healthy and delicious dishes. Fully revised and updated, with new recipes and photographs. 100 yummy recipes to inspire big and little cooks, ranging from the easiest of snacks and light meals that can be rustled up in minutes to delicious and satisfying dinners. Interesting twists and clever shortcuts, such as salmon fillets baked in parcels and a cheesy courgette frittata, make life as easy as possible for busy parents. For weekends and holidays, when there is a bit more time available, there are leisurely breakfast recipes such as ‘Purple’ Blueberry Pancakes and more involved cooking projects such as Hooray for the Weekend. With an emphasis on involving kids as much as possible, the book includes easy prep tasks throughout, as well as fun activities such as growing your own window-box plants. Colour-in features and stickers also mean that kids will love the book as much as their parents do.
Ella's Kitchen
was founded by Paul Lindley when he was deputy managing director of Nickelodeon and trying to wean his reluctant daughter Ella. The range is based on simple, natural ingredients that ooze goodness and really appeal to children. Ella's Kitchen is now the number one baby food brand in the UK.
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F U L LY R E V I S E D A N D U P DAT E D, W ITH N EW R ECIPES AND P HO T O GR A P H S
Specification April 2019 Hamlyn £14.99 HB 9780600635765 192 pages 260 x 194mm 30,000 words 200 colour photographs Rights available: World
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Get Your Kids to Eat Anything A 5-phase programme to change the way your family thinks about food Emily Leary Multi-award-winning writer Emily Leary’s wonderfully practical approach to fussy eating. Get Your Kids to Eat Anything is an achievable ‘how to’ for parents in the battle to overcome picky eating and ‘make new the norm’. Emily Leary’s unique 5-phase programme looks at the issue of ‘fussy eating’ in a holistic way that links imagination with food, and which situates parents alongside – not in opposition to – their children. You will ease away from the same four-to-six staple meals most families fall back on, towards truly varied healthy meal plans from day to day, week to week, to the point where introducing your whole family to new flavours, colours and textures is a breeze because new is the norm. Each phase includes a clear explanation of what you’re going to learn and achieve, clear advice and commentary, two weeks of delicious tried and tested recipes, and hands-on activities to try out with your family, all of which will help bring that phase to life. E M I LY ' S BL O G H A S MOR E T H A N 3 0 0,0 0 0 F OL L OW E R S A N D I S C ON S I S T E N T LY L I S T E D I N T H E T OP 10 U K
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Phase 1: Unfamiliar into the familiar. Introducing unfamiliar colour, flavour or texture into familiar family favourites. Phase 2: Educate. Experimenting with food and understanding where it comes from and why it's so important. Phase 3: Fun. Putting the fun back into food and building enthusiasm for food variety. Phase 4: Into the unknown. Discovering new ingredients and flavour combinations. Phase 5: Cementing variety. Learning techniques to keep your family meals varied long-term.
Emily Leary
is a multi-awardwinning writer, presenter, blogger and vlogger, and a married working mum of two children. In 2011 she launched her blog, A Mummy Too – the place to come for daily recipes, tips and video guides for busy working parents who want to get the most out of family life and parenting. Last year it won Best Food Blog at the Britmums Brilliance in Blogging Awards, and was crowned #1UK Parent Blog 2015 by Tots100 and #1 Food Blog 2016 by Foodies100. Emily has columns in the Huffington Post and Metro, and has partnerships with major brands including M&S, Innocent, Disney, American Express and Onken.
»twitter @AMummyToo
Specification March 2019 Mitchell Beazley £16.99 HB 9781784725587 224 pages 235 x 190mm 40,000 words 80 photographs Rights sold: Cz
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The Tequila Dictionary
An A–Z of all things tequila, mezcal and agave spirits Eric Zandona An A-Z compendium of everything you need to know about tequila and agave spirits. A tequila revolution is taking place, with more and more people learning to appreciate the rich culture, craft and flavour of this unique spirit. The Tequila Dictionary is the drinker’s guide to this wonderful world. With hundreds of entries on tequila and agave spirits covering everything from history, culture and ingredients to distilling techniques and cocktail recipes, spirits expert Eric Zandona explores the truth behind this truly captivating drink.
Eric Zandona
is Director of Spirits Information at the American Distilling Institute, and a writer for Distiller Magazine. He also runs the website EZdrinking.com and is an author/ editor for the ADI’s publishing arm, White Mule Press. He lives in Mexico.
»twitter @EZdrinking
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DR I N K S GI A N T S DI AGE O BU Y I NG T WO P R E M I U M T E QU I L A C OM PA N I E S I N T H E PA S T Y E A R
Specification April 2019 Mitchell Beazley £15.00 HB 9781784725471 256 pages 210 x 149mm 30,000 words 100 illustrations Rights available: World
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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.
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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.
C ON TA I N S FA SH ION PHO T O GR A PH Y F ROM BR I T I SH V O GU E ’ S P E E R L E S S A RC H I V E OF A M I L L ION FA SH ION I M AGE S
‘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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Vogue Essentials: Heels Gail Rolfe
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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
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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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The Home Edit
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Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin
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Photo Credit: John Shearer
Home organizers to the stars give you advice on how to declutter and rearrange every area of your home – with calming, beautiful results. The Home Edit was founded on the idea that practical organization can work in harmony with design, so that spaces are both functional and beautiful. In their first book, Clea and Joanna – the two friends behind The Home Edit – have created a helpful, lively guide to getting every room in your house in order – stylishly, because organisation doesn’t have to mean throwing everything out. The Home Edit centres on incredibly practical advice that is adaptable to all living spaces, including tips for hard-to-organize areas. It also features some of the celebrity spaces that Clea and Joanna have reorganized. While every project is rooted in functional systems that can be maintained for the long term, there is an equal emphasis placed on transforming your space visually and adding The Home Edit’s signature contemporary aesthetic.
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Clea Shearer and Joanna Taplin
are both California transplants, currently living in Nashville. Brought together by a mutual friend, it was friendship at first text, and business partnership immediately thereafter. Joanna and Clea started The Home Edit almost three years ago, based on their distinctive approach to organizing – they have a masterful eye at blending practical organization with design, so that their spaces are not only functional, but also beautiful. Clea and Joanna have organized for celebrities including Kim Kardashian West, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rachel Zoe, Lauren Conrad and Mandy Moore.
@thehomeedit
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Specification March 2019 Mitchell Beazley £20 .00 PB 9781784725945 256 pages 255 x 178mm 30,000 words 120 photographs Rights available: World
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Farrow & Ball Recipes for Decorating Joa Studholme
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An inspirational sourcebook of winning colour combinations using Farrow & Ball’s internationally renowned paint range, from the author of the bestselling Farrow & Ball How to Decorate. Farrow & Ball Recipes for Decorating offers winning colour combinations created by the experts at Farrow & Ball for every room in your home. At the heart of the book are 13 case studies of inspirational homes, from city apartments to country cottages, explored in turn to reveal how selecting the right range of colours can create a harmonious whole – all shot by celebrated interiors photographer, James Merrell. For each case study there is a detailed colour palette recipe and a menu of ideas to copy. Colour is then considered room by room, showing how to combine colour with light and space to get the most of every area of the house, be it a large kitchen or a compact study. Finally, there’s a section on using colour combinations to solve decorating challenges – dark rooms or small spcaes for example.
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Joa Studholme
Having joined Farrow & Ball more than 20 years ago, Joa Studholme has amassed a vast wealth of experience. From developing the new colours to consulting on design projects, Joa has worked with the paints and papers every day on both residential and commercial projects. A self-confessed 'colour geek', Joa’s passion for interior design and colour means her own home is under constant renovation and she claims to redecorate it at least once a month.
@FarrowandBall
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Specification March 2019 Mitchell Beazley £30.00 HB 9781784724368 268 pages 260 x 230mm 37,000 words 300 photographs Rights available: World
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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).
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RHS Design Outdoors Projects & Plans for a Stylish Garden
Matthew Keightley, photography by Marianne Majerus
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An inspirational sourcebook for all those who want a beautifully designed garden, curated by Chelsea Flower Show award-winner Matthew Keightley, with photography by celebrated garden photographer Marianne Majerus.
M AT T H E W K E IGH T L E Y I S A C H E L S E A F L OW E R S HOW AWA R D W I N N I NG DE S IG N E R
Do you want your outdoor space to look as stylish and as well designed as your home? RHS Design Outdoors will give you the ideas and know-how you need to make that happen. Award-winning designer Matt Keightley has curated a collection of 35 gardens, created either by him or by other leading contemporary designers, that will provide the inspiration you need to transform your outdoor space. Gardeners features include award-winning designers Jo Thompson, Tony Woods, Charlotte Rowe and Andrew Wilson. For each case study there is a detailed plan, information on the plants and materials used and a wealth of gorgeous photography by leading garden photographer Marianne Majerus. The designs are sorted into five categories: Showstoppers at Home – high-design concepts that are nonetheless achievable; Family-friendly – gardens that incorporate play areas and socialising; Minimalist – spaces with larger areas of hard landscaping and bold, restrained planting; Plants First – gardens where more than half of the outdoor space is planted; and Other Spaces – roof terraces, basement areas and front gardens. This wide array of garden styles means that there is inspiration for all types of garden, and for all types of gardener.
Matt Keightley
is an awardwinning garden designer. He is a two-time RHS Chelsea Flower Show award-winner and a regular guest presenter and speaker at various garden design events and seminars.
Marianne Majerus is
one of the world’s finest garden photographers. She is a regular contributor to many international publications and has won numerous awards for her work. Her books include Garden Design: A Book of Ideas, also published by Mitchell Beazley.
Specification April 2019 Mitchell Beazley £25.00 HB 9781784724801 256 pages 253 x 201mm 40,000 words 500 photographs Rights available: World
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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.
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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
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Specification March 2019 Aster £14.99 HB 9781783252947 192 pages 210 x 149mm 30,000 words 120 photographs Rights sold: Ger, Fra, Spa, Kor
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Sacred Self-Care
S P I R I T UA L I T Y A R E BE C OM I NG MOR E M A INSTR E A M THE
Everyday rituals for a more joyful and meaningful life
G UA R DI A N, S T Y L I S T, BR I TISH VOGU E
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.
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
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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
BI T E - S I Z E P R AC T IC E S
30 practices to soothe the body and mind
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Suzy Reading
LIFE
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:
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• 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
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Secret Yoga Club
How to use yoga to nourish your mind, body & soul Gabrielle Hales An introduction and immersion into the origins and the modern-day practice of yoga. Yoga is an intimate, alchemical process in which you discover your own physical and emotional landscape. Yoga is how you sing yourself back to life. It’s in the moments that you witness the sublime wisdom of the body. In Secret Yoga Club Gabrielle Hales introduces you to the yoga practices and rituals that she has found useful and inspiration over the years of hosting diverse events and retreats. Chapters include: • Origins of yoga • Movement and the body • Breath • Meditation • Yoga practices • Rituals for the yoga soul Delve into world of Secret Yoga Club, learn about the origins of yoga and discover freedom and boundaries within yourself and your body through movement, breath and meditation. P E OP L E I N THE UK ARE NOW S P E N DI NG
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Praise for Secret Yoga Club: ‘This globe-trotting group promotes a mindfulness practice that continues off the mat and into the sonic realm’ – Vogue USA ‘Secret Yoga Club is a big deal, just don’t tell anyone’ – Huffington Post ‘A wonderful experience’ – Financial Times ‘The Yoga Guru’ – Vogue UK
Gabrielle Hales
It took a stint at a corporate global PR agency to realise that office life was not for Gabrielle. One ticket to India later, she found herself teaching yoga and eager to share all the amazing things she’d learnt upon her return. Beginning with classes in her own living room, the word spread and the Secret Yoga Club events became so popular that she sought out more exciting venues, bringing an extra element by working with up-and-coming chefs to expand them into yoga supper clubs. Now? Gabrielle’s pushing Secret Yoga Club to the next level, aiming to inspire people to experience practices that improve happiness and wellbeing.
»instagram @secretyogaclub
Specification May 2019 Aster £20 HB 9781912023653 224 pages 246 x 189mm 40,000 words 100 photographs Rights sold: Cz
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The Godsfield Bible Series The Astrology Bible The definitive guide to the zodiac Judy Hall
Written by bestselling expert author Judy Hall, this detailed guide covers all aspects of the zodiac, including the houses and planets, and advice about how to read your chart. The Astrology Bible is a comprehensive guide to traditional and modern astrology that brings together everything you need to know about the subject, including its meaning, correspondences and how to practise it. If you are a beginner, this book will help you to use astrology to choose the right path in life, understand yourself and others, find love or
The Happiness Bible
select a career. If you already have astrological skills, it will deepen and expand your knowledge of zodiac lore. • Use your birthchart to arrive at a better understanding of yourself • Learn how planetary activity affects behaviour, personality, health and karma • Gain greater insight into your life and the lives of the people around you Judy Hall is an internationally known astrologer, crystal expert and psychic.She has more than 45 years of experience in karmic astrology and crystal healing.
Specification February 2019 Godsfield Press £14.99 PB 9781841814896 400 pages 167 x 140mm 80,000 words 230 photographs & illustrations Rights sold: Fra, Spa, Bra, Jap, Rus, Lat, Bul, Chi
T H E G OD S F I E L D BI BL E S E R I E S H A S S OL D MOR E T H A N 6. 5 M I L L ION C OP I E S WOR L DW I DE
The definitive guide to sustainable wellbeing Cheryl Rickman A fully illustrated guide to happiness and sustainable wellbeing. The quest for happiness is universal. In this comprehensive guide to the history, art, science, psychology and attainment of happiness you will find answers to those searching questions and find out how to live a happier life. The Happiness Bible includes activities, techniques and meditations to bring you closer to happiness. Discover: • Why happiness matters; how to obtain it and sustain it • How thoughts, actions and
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genetic make-up influence happiness • Why acceptance of unhappiness is also critical to living a good life • Cutting-edge science from the Positive Psychology movement • The key ingredients of longlasting happiness • Simple activities and techniques to help you flourish
Specification January 2019 Godsfield Press £14.99 PB 9781841814841 400 pages 167 x 140mm 81,356 words 195 photographs Rights sold: Fra
Cheryl Rickman is a qualified Positive Psychology Practitioner, an Ambassador of Wellbeing for the Network of Wellbeing and is a contributor to countless publications, including Psychologies magazine and the Huffington Post.
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Good Mornings
Morning rituals for wellness, peace and purpose Linnea Dunne Early-morning rituals for contentment, clarity and purpose. In this inspirational guide, Linnea Dunne, bestselling author of Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living, shows how building a life-affirming ritual into your morning routine is an act of self-care that can benefit both your physical and mental health, enhance your productivity and positively influence your day. Whether it’s a dedicated yoga practice at sunrise, mindfulness meditation just after waking, journalling while you sip your morning coffee or listening to birdsong in the back garden before you tackle your daily commute, a morning ritual can enhance your health and wellbeing, and bring increased contentment, clarity and purpose to your day. With countless ideas for nourishing morning practices and invaluable advice on how to create a morning ritual that is unique to you and takes your individual needs, circumstances and time constraints into account, this book will help you to make the most of the peace and promise of the first moments of every day.
T H E MOR N I NG R I T UA L I S BE C OM I NG A M U S T T H AT S UC C E S S F U L BU S I N E S S P E OP L E E M BR AC E – I NC LU DI NG T H E C E O S OF DI S N E Y A N D A P P L E
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Linnea Dunne
was born and raised in Sweden, where she started her writing career as a columnist at the local newspaper aged 15. Later she moved to Ireland and then London, where she studied Creative Writing and Political Communications. Linnea’s work has (among others) been published by the Irish Times and Guardian. She also works as Editor of Scan Magazine. Linnea now lives in Dublin with her husband and two kids. Inspired by her husband, who gets up early to meditate every morning, she recently took up daily yoga and set out to find out how a good morning ritual can contribute to a sense of peace and purpose.
»twitter @linneadunne
Specification May 2019 Gaia £14.99 HB 9781856754019 192 pages 210 x 149mm 27,000 words 80 photographs 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
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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
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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.
Specification June 2019 Aster £12.99 PB 9781783253067 288 pages 216 x 135mm 60,000 words Rights available: World
Dr Jessamy Hibberd (BSc, MSc, DClinPsy, PgDip) is a highly respected chartered clinical psychologist, author and commentator.
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The Sophrology Method
Simple mind-body techniques for a calmer, happier, healthier you Florence Parot Combining Eastern wisdom and Western science, Sophrology is a transformative healthcare philosophy that uses mental and physical exercises to achieve an alert mind and a relaxed body. Feeling stressed, anxious or burnt out? Sophrology is a transformative healthcare philosophy that is designed to help people achieve a calm, alert mind in a relaxed body. Inspired by Eastern philosophies and classical relaxation techniques, Sophrology will help you to become consciously and actively aware of yourself, how you feel, what you want and the environment around you. Cited as ‘the new mindfulness’, Sophrology is a mind-body technique that uses a unique mixture of breathing and relaxation exercises, body awareness, visualization, gentle movement and meditation. It can be used by anyone, anywhere, at any time and has proven results. Whether you want to improve your energy levels, focus your mind, build emotional resilience, manage stress and anxiety, achieve better sleep, boost your self-confidence or prepare for exams, interviews or public speaking, this book will teach you the tools and strategies you need to fulfil your unique potential. C E L E BR I T Y FA N S OF T H E M E T HOD I NC LU DE A R I A N N A
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Florence Parot
is an expert in stress- and sleep-management, burnout and performance. She helps busy and talented people under pressure to be at their best when they need it most. She teaches them practical tools and strategies to know how to have energy, focus and a clear head. In 2010, Florence opened the first Sophrology training centre in the UK, The Sophrology Academy. She runs burnout prevention and management retreats and workshops. Florence was also President of the FEPS (French Federation of Sophrology Professional Schools) between 2016 and 2018.
»website florence-parot.co.uk Specification March 2019 Gaia £12.99 PB 9781856753869 208 pages 210 x 149mm 32,000 words 80 illustrations Rights available: World
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Shrink Re-train your brain & lose weight for good Philippe Tahon Learn how thinking like a shrink will give you the body you really want – for life. Philippe Tahon has made a thrilling discovery, and it’s something many of us will want to know. This highly sought-after London psychotherapist has created a unique set of tools that not only enabled him to lose five stone, but is now doing the same for hundreds of others. In Shrink, Philippe shares his easy programme and teaches you to eat mindfully, intuitively and positively. He encourages you to throw away the rulebook and free yourself forever from emotional eating and the diet trap. In being mindful we can tell how hungry we really are. Using our intuition, we eat only what our body knows is good for us, and when. By eating positively, we no longer regard food as the enemy but make friends with it, embracing it for the pleasure and nourishment it brings. Philippe’s holistic technique gives you back your confidence, allows you to retake control and enjoy food guilt-free. Step by step, his impressive list of clients – including fellow therapists and celebrities – identify the patterns in their eating habits and learn how to eat what they like while losing weight for good. The simple beauty of this hugely successful programme is that it allows you to ‘think like a shrink’ and have the body you really want – for life.
Testimonials:
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‘Mindful eating saved my life. Seriously! I look in the mirror and see the real me, and that’s priceless’ – Sue
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‘I started work with Philippe on getting my weight down through psychology and thereby taking a holistic approach. It is a huge relief to get rid of my tiresome baggage, both mentally and physically!’ – Mark ‘A sustainable answer to yo-yo dieting’ – Sally
Philippe Tahon
Former restaurateur and father of two Philippe Tahon switched careers – and countries – to become one of Europe’s most sought after therapists and weight loss gurus. He has helped hundreds of people free themselves from fad dieting, improve their self-esteem, lose weight and keep it off for good. The best-kept secret of celebrities and therapists, his revolutionary approach has sparked national media interest. Whether celebrities or journalists, actors or housewives, almost all of his clients have had amazing – and lasting – results.
»website philippetahon.com
»twitter @tahon
Specification December 2018 Aster £9.99 PB 9781912023868 304 pages 198 x 126mm 60,000 words 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.
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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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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
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Dreams
A guide to conscious dreaming Tree Carr A conscious guide to spiritual empowerment through dreams. Discover how to create your own dream practice to help facilitate your work and relationships, selfexploration, soul growth, emotional healing and personal empowerment. Human beings have a long history of looking to their dreams for guidance, inspiration, spiritual connection and decision making. Kings consulted seers and gifted dreamers for political advice, and tribe leaders took heed from the prophetic dreams of their shamans. Dreams have led to inventions and scientific discoveries as well as the creation of moving works of art. So why is the modern human so disconnected from our dreams? Our quiet, reflective consciousness has been superseded by the busy, noisy and distractive components of modern culture. Dreams will teach you how, through simple intent, mindfulness, reflection, record keeping, plant work and lifestyle changes, we can enable a deeper connectivity and understanding of our dream world to enrich our waking life.
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is a London-based dream guide, death doula, mystic, filmmaker and musician. She is an avid lucid dreamer and looks to her dreams for creative inspiration, self-exploration, healing and the personal expansion of greater consciousness. Tree has been journaling her lucid dreams, sleep paralysis and OBEs for more than 20 years and contributes her ideas to SpiritMAMA and Seymour Magazine. As an artist, she incorporates her dream practice into her creative work.
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Specification December 2018 Aster £10.99 PB 9781912023967 160 pages 210 x 149mm 20,000 words 80 illustrations and photograph Rights available: World
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How to tap into your infinite potential through the healing power of crystals Katie-Jane Wright A conscious guide to spiritual empowerment through crystals. Welcome to the world of healing crystals.
• Victoria Beckham uses them backstage at her fashion shows.
• Miranda Kerr places them in her meditation-yoga room.
• Adele raves about their calming properties. Crystals have existed on earth for millions of years. They are a tool which work with your energy field to absorb, focus and direct energies. This modern, empowering guide illustrates how to tap in to the energy of crystals to strengthen intuition, set intention and feel supported by the beauty and energetic vibrations of both popular and lesser known stones. Including 50 crystals and their meaning, how to get started working with the energy of crystals, crystal grids, skulls and cleansing meditations, this stunning book is an inspiring introduction to crystals for the next generation. T H E C RY S TA L S I N DUS T RY I S NOW R E P ORT E D T O BE WORT H BIL LIONS
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a psychic clairvoyant and medium since childhood. She describes herself as an ‘open channel for cosmic and crystal consciousness.’ Having previously been a footwear designer for luxury brands and part-time lecturer for 12 years, she moved away from the corporate world and began conducting healing sessions with clients in London and from home. She now holds workshops at She's Lost Control, and hosts gatherings at The Goddess Space, teaching others how to use crystals in meditation and create grids for sacred ceremonies. She has also run crystal workshops at the wellness festival Obanjan.
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Specification February 2019 Aster £10.99 PB 9781912023943 160 pages 210 x 149mm 20,000 words 80 illustrations and photographs Rights available: World
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How to tap into the most underrated power in the universe Andrew Wallas Create the life you want through the power of intention. Success, money, relationships, love, purpose and fulfilment. What is it that all these have in common? Intention. Come New Year, everyone makes their resolutions – and within days or weeks almost 90% of people break them. This is because willpower is only fractionally as powerful as imagination. Willpower runs out, often by lunchtime, whereas our imaginations can be limitless. Intention is born from awareness of what it is that you
truly want to create. And so, this book is the key to the life you want. It guides you through the process of self-enquiry so that you may discover clarity and alignment around your intentions. It reveals how you can drop beyond the surface of the mind, beyond limiting beliefs, into a deeper, more connected sense of knowing. Intention transports us from the energy of lack, which Andrew Wallas sees as the predominant energy in the world today, into the energy of abundance. It is our compass and expression of our essence.
Specification June 2019 Aster £10.00 HB 9781783253166 192 pages 198 x 126mm 30,000 words Rights available: World
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Stand Tall Like a Mountain
Mindfulness and self-care for children and parents Suzy Reading
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We teach our children how to brush their teeth and cross the road safely; this book is about broadening their toolkit to include emotional first aid. Suzy Reading introduces practices to encourage noticing emotions, feeling calm, expressing feelings, falling asleep more easily, coping with anger and feelings of anxiety, and nurturing confidence and kindness. The learning is not a one-way street. The book encourages parents to observe and seek opportunities to learn from their children too.
Specification April 2019 Aster £12.99 PB 9781912023950 192 pages 210 x 149mm 25,000 words 90 illustrations Rights available: World
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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
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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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The Octopus Publishing Group are very pleased to announce an exciting new collaboration between imprint Ilex and Tate. Tate boast an international profile and leading position in modern and contemporary art and design. Their world-class expertise and reputation will be joined with Octopus’s artistic flair, promising an extremely attractive and unique programme that will appeal to all creative people.
Colour: A Visual History
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The Exploration of Colour from Newton to Pantone Alexandra Loske
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Discover the fascinating stories of how colour was recorded, explored and understood. With an extraordinary collection of original colour material that includes charts, wheels, artists' palettes and swatches, this is the brilliant story of the exploration of colour from 1600 to the present day. The featured artworks represent centuries of significant scientific discoveries and artistic exploration. Opening with the work of Newton, this stunning display of shades, tints and tones is a compelling read for anyone interested in art and colour.
Alexandra Loske is an art historian, curator and editor. She was born and grew up in Germany, came to England in 1997 and has been working at the University of Sussex since 1999. She is the managing editor of the Frogmore Press, which publishes the literary journal The Frogmore Papers and other collections.
Specification March 2019 Ilex Press £30.00 HB 9781781573990 240 pages 280 x 230mm 57,610 words 200 + illustrations Rights sold: Ger
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Project: Collage Bev Speight
Project: Collage is packed with great ideas for creating eyecatching collages, with 50 stepby-step projects to inspire you. Cut it, stick it, twist it! Project: Collage is packed with great ideas for creating eye-catching collages, with 50 step-by-step projects to inspire you. Collage is the art of reinvention, a magical and tactile process that invites you to collect, experiment, combine and transform. Requiring no specialist equipment – only everyday materials – it is an art form for everyone and every 50
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budget. From striking architectural builds to mixed-media menageries, this book offers fresh ideas and guidance to help you cut and paste your way to your own unique artworks. Bev Speight is an artist, illustrator, designer and educator who teaches at Middlesex University. She was previously creative director for a major book publisher and, amongst many other clients, has worked extensively on high profile campaigns for the BBC. She is the author of Art Life and Fast Art.
Specification March 2019 Ilex Press £14.99 PB 9781781575772 144 pages 246 x 189 mm 15,000 words 250 images Rights available: World
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Brief Lessons in Rule Breaking Frances Ambler
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Find the confidence to take bigger creative risks, get rebellious and stop playing it safe. ‘Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist’ – Picasso Whether it’s through disrupting a routine, turning an idea on its head or challenging the norm, Brief Lessons in Rule Breaking will give you the confidence to take creative risks and experiment, free from self-doubt. Be inspired by the artistic avant garde with wise words from Abramović, Duchamp and more.
Brief Lessons in Creativity
Frances Ambler
Banish creative block with inspirational words from Hockney, Pollock and more. ‘Creative people are curious, flexible, persistent and independent with a tremendous spirit of adventure and a love of play.’ – Matisse Use this essential guide to crack artistic algorithms and improve, sustain and nurture your creativity. Brief Lessons in Creativity presents a rich variety of artistic methods and solutions
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Frances Ambler is a Londonbased writer and art historian. She has a special interest in 20th-century design and is the author of Mid-Century Modern: Icons of Design and The Story of the Bauhaus. She has worked with museums and galleries across the globe, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and the Scottish Sculpture Trust.
Specification April 2019 Ilex Press £7.99 PB 9781781576700 112 pages 198 x 126mm 15,000 words 16 images Rights available: World
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for you to try, and is packed with inspiration and practical takeaways. Stay curious like Rauschenberg by immersing yourself in the world through seeing, reading and researching. Repeat and revisit with Cézanne to try things differently, and collect and remix with Matisse and Bacon. Appreciate the importance of solitude and space with Bourgeois, and improvise freely with Van Gogh. With every chapter, learn how to create your best work and embrace a new sense of playfulness.
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Specification April 2019 Ilex Press £7.99 PB 9781781576717 112 pages 198 x 126mm 15,000 words 16 images Rights available: World
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BIRDS Watercolour Art Pad 15 avian artworks for you to paint Emma Faull This handsome guide with original artworks by Emma Faull will enable painters of all abilities to create exquisite watercolour paintings of birds. Even beginners will be able to produce beautiful watercolour paintings of birds with the help of the guided projects in this book. Fifteen original artworks by acclaimed artist Emma Faull have been reproduced as outlines on high-quality watercolour paper, so that you can achieve beautiful results and enjoy the relaxing practice of watercolour painting. At the front of the book, you'll find inspiration in Emma’s original artworks, as well as the recommended colour palettes to use. You'll also find advice from the artist on how to get started and guidance on professional watercolour techniques. To begin, simply choose an outline on watercolour paper and pull it out of the book, then follow the artist’s step-by-step advice on creating beautiful watercolours and use the gallery of finished artworks as a guide. The professional paper will also work beautifully with other media, such as acrylic paint, artists' pencils and art brush or marker pens. 1 5 PAGE S OF A RT I S TQUA L I T Y WAT E RC OL OU R PA P E R W I T H OU T L I N E S OF A RT WOR K S
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Includes the following birds:
• European Goldfinch • Peacock • Hummingbird • American Blue Jay • Woodpecker • Wren • Mandarin Duck • Golden Eagle
Emma Faull
is a watercolour painter of birds who captures the detail and immediacy of birds in the wild, particularly endangered species. She has exhibited her work worldwide with more than 20 solo shows. Her paintings are in many permanent collections, including the Audubon Society in the USA, the National Museum of Athens and more than a dozen with Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh. Emma continues to work on endangered species for the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust in Jersey where she lives.
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The Printmaking Ideas Book Colette Meacher
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Be inspired by this vast range of experimental printing ideas. Printmaking has been part of the artist’s arsenal for centuries. Goya, Dürer, M. C. Escher, Rembrandt, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh, Picasso, Lichtenstein, Edvard Munch, Andy Warhol and Pierre Bonnard – to name but a few – were advocates. The scope of printmaking is vast. The Printing Ideas Book explores the different processes available to artists – such as screenprinting, etching, lithography, risography, linocut, collagraphy, cyanotypes, woodcut,
aquatint, monoprints, digital printing, drypoint and engraving – from a new and exciting angle. To celebrate the art of printmaking, this book is filled to the brim with experimental, arresting and beautiful examples of printing from all over the world. Colette Meacher is a writer, editor and fashion lecturer. She teaches at the London College of Fashion and has worked on numerous books on art and design.
The Drawing Ideas Book is the latest title in this exciting new series aimed at anyone who wants to take their creativity further. Full to bursting with ideas for techniques, subjects, combining media and styles, the books are a visual feast and source of inspiration for all abilities. Most artists like to investigate new ways of using their chosen medium. They may see something they like and wonder how it is done, or they may wish to evolve their repertoire. Many ideas are quick to explain W W W.O C T OP U S B O OK S .C O.U K
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The Drawing Ideas Book A little book of ideas for the creative artist.
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and easy to follow. These little books gather them up and present them as a smörgåsbord of artistic delights.
Specification June 2019 Ilex Press £9.99 PB 9781781576885 176 pages 167 x 140 mm 12,000 words
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The Leonardo da Vinci Sketchbook Learn the art of drawing with the master Ilex Press Released to mark the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death. Master of art, science, philosophy, architecture and much more, Leonardo da Vinci was the definition of a Renaissance Man. While many of his works were left unfinished or have badly deteriorated, his drawings and words preserve his genius and remain a critical resource for artists today. Delve into one of history’s greatest minds, and be guided and inspired by his works and wisdom in The Leonardo da Vinci Sketchbook. From anatomical studies to tonal compositions, master essential techniques, principles and subjects. Pore over the most compelling details of Leonardo’s work and follow the guided projects within to become a master draughtsman.
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Specification February 2019 Ilex Press £14.99 PB 9781781576960 128 pages 280 x 210mm 8500 words 25 images Rights available: World
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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.
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Specification January 2019 Ilex Press £16.99 PB 9781781576922 160 pages 165 x 191mm 20,000 words 250 images Rights unavailable
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Photography Decoded Susan Bright and Hedy Van Erp
Discover art photography through the 100 greatest ever photos. In the two centuries that photography has been practical, it has created a means of communication , the understanding of which is essential to anyone navigating this very visual world. From Daguerre’s early images to the real-life sharing of Instagram, photography has never really been “the truth,” though nor is it necessarily dishonest. It is ambiguous, complicated and subjective, fleeting and lasting at the same time. This book will introduce the best examples and show you how you can ’read’ every image.
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Susan Bright
has contributed to numerous publications and is the author of Art Photography Now and Auto Focus: The Self-Portrait in Contemporary Photography.
Hedy Van Erp
is a photo historian and writer. She has been curator at a host of leading institutions, including ICON and the Dutch National Portrait Gallery. She founded the first photo agency dedicated to art photography.
Specification May 2019 Ilex Press £30.00 HB 9781781576809 208 pages 253 x 201mm 30,000 words 100 photographs Rights available: World
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Capture amazing pictures of your furry and feathered visitors. Richard Peters won the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year award for a photograph taken in his very ordinary suburban back garden. In this book, he shares the methods he used to get stunning professional nature photos without having to head out on safari. Starting with the basics, this book will show a complete beginner how to capture pro-level pictures from their garden. It covers where to place your camera, how optics can completely change your shot, reveals the gadgets that can enhance your photos, and even how to overcome the elements. This is the perfect book for bird-watchers and animal lovers who want to capture what they see and share their passion with the world. Social media definitely loves a good animal photo!
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is a UK-based wildlife photographer and Nikon Ambassador. He has received numerous accolades for his work, including being named the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He regularly writes articles for the UK’s photographic press, including in collaboration with the WWF-UK. Additionally, he donates images to conservation organisations, which have included the Born Free Foundation and the Jane Goodall Institute.
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Specification March 2019 Ilex Press £16.99 PB 9781781576762 176 pages 235 x 190mm 40,000 words 120 photographs Rights available: World
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The Photographer’s Vision Remastered
Michael Freeman
Understand the greatest minds in photography.
this book visually stunning as well as intellectually rigorous.
In The Photographer’s Vision, international bestseller Michael Freeman examines the work of photography’s greats, explaining how to view a photo and how to learn from looking at it. Photographers featured include some of the most distinguished names in photography’s history: Nick Knight, Frederick Henry Evans, Frans Lanting, Tim Page, Wolfgang Tillmans, Nan Goldin, Walker Evans, Cindy Sherman, Elliott Erwitt, Trent Parke, Jeff Wall, Paul Strand, Romano Cagnoni and many more, making
£19.99 PB Michael Freeman has been a 9781781576892 leading professional since, five 192 pages decades ago, he made the 255 x 235mm life-changing decision to travel 70,000 words up the Amazon with two second200 photographs hand cameras. After Time-Life Rights sold: Ita, Spa used many of the pictures he came back with, he embarked on a full-time photographic career. IN THE SA ME He has now written more than SER IES A S THE 60 titles on photography, which PHO T O G R A PH E R’ S have sold over 4 million copies E Y E R EM A STER ED – A worldwide. For his photographic C AT E G ORY educational work, he was awarded BE S T S E L L E R the Prix Louis Philippe Clerc by the French Ministry of Culture.
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Stay ahead of the professional crowd.
Braga and wedding consultant Mariana Martinis.
It’s not easy to find a fresh angle on photography, and harder still if you have to meet the needs of demanding clients. Dan M Lee and his team have put together this book of inspiring ideas – and how to pull them off yourself – that professional photographers can use to stand out from the crowd. As well as Dan’s own work, this book features interviews with leading professionals in the field, and insights from makeup artist Jerris Ferrer, model Samantha
Dan M Lee Having started out working in a photo store in England, Dan M Lee has risen to professional photojournalist and corporate photographer in New York City. He is a brand ambassador for MagMod and ThinkTank, and has spoken about photography around the world, as well as running regular workshops in New York.
Specification June 2019 Ilex Press £17.99 PB 9781781575925 176 pages 235 x 225mm 40,000 words 275 photographs Rights available: World
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The Passionate Photographer Ten Steps to Becoming Great, Revised & Remastered Steve Simon Take your passion to the next level with these steps to becoming a great photographer.
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Take your passion for photography and close the gap between what you hope to achieve and what you do, following one of the world’s most highly regarded photographers. This book will help you think about your photography and find a visual voice. It follows a clear structure which will make it useful for any reader, and is fully illustrated with Simon’s own inspiring photography and some work from the historical greats. Simon’s understanding of photography makes for a book filled with tips you can immediately fold into your own shooting, quickly establishing your own vision, learning what to concentrate on in a shot, and pushing you beyond your comfort zone. It also includes "lessons learned" from Steve’s experience, so you can neatly side-step some problems even the pros have had to endure.
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Steve Simon is a multiple-awardwinning documentary photographer who has worked in more than 40 countries and been published in The New York Times, Life, Time, Le Monde, Harpers and many more. His work has also been exhibited worldwide, including Visa Pour L'Image in France three times, and his Empty Sky project was chosen for the 9/11 Memorial Museum’s permenant collection.
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Specification February 2019 Ilex Press £24.99 HB 9781781576366 256 pages 235 x 190mm 83,700 words 600 photographs Rights sold: Ger
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Urban Photography
TA K E H IGHQUA L I T Y P HO T O S F I T T O A D OR N
Tim Cornbill
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From cityscapes to street corners: a complete guide to shooting in towns. The urban environment offers a whole host of subjects to photograph, even in the smallest of towns. In the time it takes to walk a street or two, you can photograph panoramic skylines, people up close, at work or play, abstract architectural details, frenetic street activity and peaceful park scenes. You can capture elements of the past and present through the city’s architecture in one carefully composed street scene, then,
within minutes, frame up the most recognisable landmark in the city.
Ilex Press £19.99 PB 9781781576120 192 pages 255 x 235mm 30,000 words 150 photographs Rights available: World
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Dale Wilson
Web-based stock photography has become one of the biggest income streams for photographers around the world, and has democratised the process, making it easy for just about anyone to sign up and sell their work. Not all photographers, however, can navigate the terminology, let alone understand that keywording will have more effect on their sales than the quality of the photo itself. This book will break anyone into 60
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Tim Cornbill is a doublewinner in the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards, in both the Architecture category and the UK category.
Take Stock Photography That Sells A guide to the essentials of stock photography: picking agencies, creating metadata, and shooting buyer-friendly images.
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than others in the stock-image market •D iscover how to write metadata that will sell photos electronically Dale Wilson is a successful stock photographer in the competitive world that has sprung up around the new distribution channels. He has had his work used to promote Canada to tourists, and his clients have included the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Smithsonian, National Geographic Traveler, Reader’s Digest & IMAX.
Specification April 2019 Ilex Press £19.99 PB 9781781575758 192 pages 253 x 201mm 35,000 words 150 photographs Rights available: World
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Life in 50mm: The Photographer’s Lens
Exciting & creative contemporary images Tanya Nagar
This book will set adventurous street photographers on the right track. The 50mm lens is for photography purists. It’s cheap to buy, light to carry and gets amazing results. It also makes even the greatest photographers try just that little bit harder to frame the perfect image. As a result, it’s the first thing anyone buys after their camera. Life in 50mm shares the greatest photos – and the personal experiences that led to them – from some of today’s leading photographers. It also
explains why they chose to reject complicated modern zooms and express themselves through the 50mm prime in the first place.
Specification May 2019 Ilex Press £16.99 PB 9781781576427
Tanya Nagar originally emerged in the wave of new photographers brought to the world by DeviantArt, an art-display site where her many fans knew her as Tanya-N. Her award-winning work has been globally published across media, including the BBC, CNN, The Londonist, and displayed at the Satchi Gallery, with nearly all of it captured with her beloved 50mm lens.
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Nordicana
AU T HOR OF N E W STR EET
100 Icons of Scandi Culture & Nordic Cool
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Nordicana, with Kajsa Kinsella A stylish celebration of all things Scandi. Nordicana celebrates the objects, aesthetics, history and traditions that have inspired our obsession, with a concise introduction to 100 icons of Scandi culture and Nordic cool, accompanied by beautiful illustrations and photographs. Whether it is the inimitable Faroe Isles jumper; the unusualtasting delicacy salted liquorice; the cult concept of cosy ‘hygge’; the nostalgia of Tove Jansson’s Moomins; the rituals of Midsummer celebrations; the romantic tradition of love spoons; W W W.O C T OP U S B O OK S .C O.U K
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The Nordicana brand celebrates all aspects of Scandinavian and Nordic culture with its magazine and a bi-annual festival in London, established in 2013. An offshoot of Arrow Films, Nordicana showcases the best TV and film dramas coming from those regions, and offers a platform for writers, clothing brands and food companies too.
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The Secret Life of the Brain Unlocking the mysteries of the mind Steve Parker Uncover the fascinating hidden workings of your own mind with The Secret Life of the Brain. In the long history of the study of anatomy, neuroscience is a relatively new field, and there are plenty of mysteries yet to be uncovered. The Secret Life of the Brain explores the fascinating advances that have been made in the field so far, from the intricacies of memory and intelligence, to the enigmatic workings behind our sense of humour and our dreams. Full of illuminating illustrations and diagrams, this book lifts the lid on how drugs affect the brain; the science behind addiction; how
the brain deals with trauma and pain; and the effects on the brain of love, age, and sex. Finally, you'll get an tantalising insight into the cutting-edge theories that are attempting to get behind the elements of neuroscience that we still can't quite explain. Steve Parker is a Senior Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London. After working as a publishing scientist at London's Natural History Museum, he became a freelance author and consultant in the areas of biology, human biology, health and medicine.
Specification April 2019 Cassell £12.99 PB 9781788400268 192 pages 246 x 189mm 60,000 words Rights available: World
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The Secret Life of Genes Decoding the blueprint of life Derek Harvey Discover what actually makes you you, with The Secret Life of Genes. The story of the gene spans all aspects of biology: from controlling the inner workings of cells and development of embryos, through patterns of inheritance, to the evolution of new forms of life. With The Secret Life of Genes, you'll get a sneak peek into the hidden workings of the human genome, find out how gene switching, junk DNA, and genetic mutation might be affecting your everyday life, and even discover why patents are soaring for 'genetic inventions'. 62
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The book is structured so you understand the basics, the key theories, before describing DNA, its sequencing and what we can do with it. It then looks at the history of the World’s DNA and gives you an exciting glimpse of the future of the field. Derek Harvey is a naturalist with particular interests in evolutionary biology. He is currently a writer and consultant on science and natural history books.
Specification April 2019 Cassell £12.99 PB 9781788400251 192 pages 246 x 189mm 60,000 words Rights available: World
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Baby Massage
Proven techniques that will aid your baby’s development and strengthen the bond between you Peter Walker This revised and updated guide to baby massage enables parents to readily bond with their baby and promote his or her development, uncover potential problems and treat minor ailments.
known baby massage teacher? In this fully revised edition of his bestselling guide, he demonstrates the vital sequences that are essential for very young babies, which can even be done while a baby is clothed.
Being massaged makes babies relax and cope better with stress, improves their muscular coordination and flexibility, and helps them straighten tightly flexed hands and legs. And who better to teach parents how to acquire these essential skills than Peter Walker, the world’s best-
Peter Walker is the world’s foremost authority on baby massage. A trained physical therapist, he offers a certificated teacher training course in baby massage directed at midwives, health visitors, neonatal nurses, as well as parents. He has written a number of books on the subject.
Specification May 2019 Hamlyn £9.99 PB 9780600635918 96 pages 249 x 174mm 30,000 words 200 photographs Rights available: World
The Secret Language of Dogs Unlocking the Canine Mind for a Happier Pet Victoria Stilwell World-renowned trainer Victoria Stilwell reveals how to both interpret and 'speak' the hidden language of dogs . Recent studies into the minds of canines show that they have a rich social intelligence and a physical and vocal language as complex as our own. The Secret Language of Dogs is a guide to understanding your dog, communicating effectively, strengthening your bond, and helping them to learn in the most effective way possible so they feel confident navigating the human world with success.
Filled with adorable full-colour photographs and instructive illustrations, this insightful 'dog decoder' will soon make you dog’s best friend.
Specification February 2019 Hamlyn £12.99 PB 9780600635925 160 pages 210 x 149mm
Victoria Stilwell was born and 25,000 words raised in Wimbledon and is best Rights available : World English known for her role as the host of Language ex. US & Channel 4’s hit TV series It’s Me or Canada the Dog. Stilwell has been featured in numerous magazines and journals, has appeared on IT’S countless television and M E OR radio shows, and her THE DOG HAS popular Positively BE E N Podcast series is heard BROA D C A S T I N by listeners worldwide. OV E R 10 0 C OU N T R I E S .
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Hooked
Tales from the Riverbank Mark Hix Narrative fishing adventures from one of the UK’s most influential chefs. Hooked delves into the exciting fishing adventures of celebrated chef, restaurateur and food writer Mark Hix, opening with the story of his first catch, age 8, being cooked for supper by his grandmother – the catalyst for what has become his passion. You will be regaled with tales of extraordinary fishing expeditions at home and afar, from the banks of the Dumfriesshire coast to Tuscany’s Porto Ercole, with each trip ending with a feast – be it the catch of the day (if all went to plan), or something found and foraged if the need arises (always have a back-up plan). Hooked features both exotic and humble dishes such as Hot stone salmon, Barracuda & pineapple ceviche, Trout kedgeree and Mahi mahi sashimi. Weaved into the narrative are the infectious, and unexpected, joys of fishing and what it does for you. Hint: it’s not necessarily about the fish.
M A R K H I X I S ON E OF T H E U K ’ S MO S T I N F LU E N T I A L C H E F S A N D A C E L E BR AT E D R E S TAU R AT E U R , HO T E L I E R , G A L L E R I S T, HO S T A N D F O OD W R I T E R
Featured locations: • England • Scotland • Ireland • Italy • Florida • The Bahamas • South Africa • Australia • New Zealand
Mark Hix
After 17 years as Chef Director at Caprice Holdings, Mark Hix opened his first restaurant in 2008 – the distinguished HIX Oyster & Chop House. Following the success of Chop House, Mark has opened HIX Mayfair, HIX Soho, Tramshed in Shoreditch and Hixter Bankside. In 2015 Mark opened his first stand-alone bar in The Old Vic theatre. Outside of London, in Mark’s native Dorset, is HIX Oyster & Fish House and HIX Townhouse, a boutique hotel. Mark has a weekly column in City AM, a monthly column in GQ and is the author of a number of cookbooks on British cuisine.
»twitter @MarkEHix »instagram @markehix
Specification March 2019 Mitchell Beazley £20 HB 9781784725549 234 x 153mm 304 pages 80,000 words Rights available: World
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The Dark Side of the Mind
True Stories from My Life as a Forensic Psychologist Kerry Daynes An eye-opening insight into the human psyche from a leading forensic psychologist. ‘I’ve been a forensic psychologist for over twenty years, working in prisons, hospitals, courts and police stations, in neighbourhoods and communities just like yours. For those of us who play by the rule book, few things are more fascinating and rankling than those who choose to tear it apart. The stories I’ve chosen to tell here are the ones you probably won’t read about in the papers. Some are heart-breaking; others enraging; some plain weird but what connects them is the insight they give us into the human condition.’
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Kerry Daynes has worked with some of the most complex and challenging criminals in prisons and secure hospitals, as well as victims of crime. A large part of her day job is working to reduce the impact of crime on society by delving into the psyche of the men and women convicted of brutal acts of violence, to try to understand the psychological processes behind the criminal act and provide treatment to set them on a path to becoming law-abiding citizens. Welcome to the life of the forensic psychologist in all its frustrating, conflicting and just occasionally life-affirming reality. Drawing on her case files from the frontline, The Dark Side of the Mind offers readers an unforgettable journey into the psychological causes behind some of the most extreme forms of human behaviour, and what the treatment and incarceration of those who transgress says about society.
Kerry Daynes
is a Consultant Forensic Psychologist. She is often invited to act as psychological specialist in major police investigations and is a trusted advisor to the British government regarding the safe management of high-risk individuals. Kerry provides regular commentary for international television networks. She is an advocate for better conversations on mental health and is a patron of the National Centre for Domestic Violence and Talking2Minds.
@KerryDaynes
Specification May 2019 Cassell £16.99 HB £12.99 TPB 9781788401333 (HB) 9781788401340 (TPB) Demy 320 pages c.60–80,000 words Rights available: English language for UK and Commonwealth, including Europe
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You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich Emilie Bellet
The first money handbook for Generation Y. Are you sick of being told you’re generation rent? Do you never go out the week before payday? Do you have less than £1,000 saved ? If any of this sounds all too familiar, it’s time to take back control of your bank balance with this money manual. One out of three millennials today will never be able to buy their own . Does it have to be like this? You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich will tell you that it really doesn’t, you can have your on toast and stop renting and start saving too. This hand will help debunk the financial jargon, break the money taboo and help you to spend, save and earn better. With contributions from industry leaders and FinTech* entrepreneurs, and packed with actionable tips, Emilie Bellet outlines an agenda for understanding your bank balance, making and managing more money, setting goals, and establishing successoriented routines, with worksheets. You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich will help you to get to grips with money, even if you have no idea where to start and will become your go-to resource when it comes to getting the bank balance you want and actually deserve. V E S T P OD H A S BE E N SHORT L I S T E D F OR T H E 2 018 WOM E N I N
You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich will teach you: how to be in control, out of debt & have more money.
Emilie Bellet
is the founder and CEO of Vestpod. She started her career at Lehman Brothers where she worked as an analyst in private equity merchant banking. After 7 years she went on to launch a first tech recruitment business. Reflecting on her years working in finance, she realized she was not saving or investing enough and could not find the support or literature to do so. She decided to launch Vestpod as a way to provide education and a community for women to start breaking the taboo and start talking about money. Vestpod is a digital platform with a popular weekly newsletter as well as personal finance workshops and networking events.
»twitter @emilieldn
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The Story of Woodstock Live: 50 Years Relive the Magic, Artist by Artist. Julien Bitoun A complete chronological account of Woodstock, hour by hour, performance by performance. Released to coincide with its 50th anniversary and with a foreword by festival co-founder, Michael Lang. 3 days. 33 concerts. 2 deaths. 2 births. 500,000 people. And another 250,000 stuck in traffic trying to get in. Woodstock was a festival like no other. Now, on its 50th anniversary, relive every moment. Detailed text and evocative photographs tell the full story of every single act that performed – when they took to the stage, what songs they played, who was there, what they were like. From The Who to Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane to Creedence Clearwater Revival, every single second is an experience to enjoy over and over again. Also includes fascinating features on the stories around Woodstock, from the unique social and political context to the drugs, the free love, the film, the albums and the legacy.
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Julien Bitoun
is a guitarist, writer and teacher. He writes for several rock and guitar magazines and has published books including Strange Brew and Guitars and Heroes.
»twitter @beurks
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Kyle Books At Kyle Books we publish high quality food, drink, health, lifestyle and gardening titles. We pride ourselves on publishing authors who are acknowledged experts in their field, working with them to shape outstanding books that include serious content, superlative photography and high design values. We are the World Gourmand’s Best Food Book Publisher of 2017, and several of our titles have won prestigious awards, from André Simon and the Guild of Food Writers in the UK, to the
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Vegan for Good
V EG A N I N 7, H A S SOL D
Deliciously simple plant-based recipes for every day Rita Serano
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Tasty, simple and family-friendly recipes to help you stay vegan and get the most from your food. Following a vegan lifestyle has never been simpler thanks to Rita Serano’s irresistible recipes. A perfect companion for busy lives, Vegan for Good contains a range of multi-functional dishes to ensure vegan meals are easy to make every day. Whether it’s cooking a hassle-free weeknight supper, preparing a quick work lunch for the day ahead or treating yourself to a relaxed weekend brunch, this book has it covered. A passionate food blogger and recipe developer, Rita is keen to shake the stigma that vegan food is time consuming and difficult to make. Chapters are split into Weekends, Weekdays, No Time At All and Sweet Celebrations, with recipes ranging from a warming Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup to a smooth Raspberry and Coconut Cheesecake to share with friends. Packed full of flavour, colour and style, Vegan for Good has something for everyone, whether you want to whip up a 10-minute meal or spend an hour or two on a Sunday prepping for the week ahead. With Rita’s friendly guidance and delicious recipes, learn how to create easy, wholesome vegan masterpieces every day.
Rita Serano
is a Dutch food photographer, food blogger and recipe developer. Her first book, Vegan in 7, was published by Kyle Books in 2017. She lives between The Netherlands and France with her husband and daughter, experimenting with new ideas in busy Amsterdam and tending her vegetable garden in the quiet French countryside.
»instagram @ritaserano
»website www.ritaserano. com
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Clodagh’s Suppers Suppers to celebrate the seasons Clodagh McKenna TV tie-in from Irish chef Clodagh McKenna sharing 120 delicious and inspirational suppers.
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‘My biggest passion is to host suppers at my home in London. Whether it’s for friends, family or strangers, my heart fills with joy when I see everyone sat around my table enjoying my food. For me this is what cooking is all about; sharing a memorable moment together.' With Clodagh’s expert advice and experience you too can create stunning suppers that take advantage of the best seasonal produce. Including the best ways to prepare, what to serve and her handy tips for finishing your meal in style the book covers: *H ow to create a well-balanced and delicious menu, writing shopping lists and creating a beautiful table to set the scene. * 1 20 recipes to take you through the year from Wild Garlic & Potato Soup to start a spring supper to autumnal comfort food like Roast Butternut Squash, Cashel Blue & Saffron Pappardelle and warming winter treats such as Hot Chocolate Affogato. * Ideas for easy nibbles to serve as soon as guests arrive, simple cocktails and even edible gifts to ensure everyone leaves with something to remember the evening by.
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chef, restaurateur and broadcaster who studied in France and New York and trained and worked at Ballymaloe. The author of five books, she runs Clodagh’s Kitchen in Dublin, is a weekly columnist for the London Evening Standard and collaborates regularly with brands including Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason and The Whitney Museum.
»twitter @clodaghmckenna
»instagram @clodagh_mckenna
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www. clodaghmckenna. com
Specification January 2019 Kyle Books £20.00 HB 9780857834966 208 pages 235 x 190mm 40,000 words Over 100 images Rights available: World
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Crumb
Bake brilliant bread Richard Bertinet Show the dough who’s boss with 60 sweet and savoury recipes from award-winning baker Richard Bertinet.
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Bread can be open and airy or compact and dense – it is all about the ‘crumb’ which characterises particular styles of loaf. In this inspiring new book, Richard Bertinet shares his hallmark straightforward approach to making bread through every step of the process, including the various techniques of fermenting, mixing, kneading and baking. Richard shows you how to make everything from classic and rustic breads to sourdough using different flours and ferments. Learn too how to bake a range of delicious sweet and savoury recipes from Manchego & Chorizo Cornbread, Seaweed & Sel Gris Rolls and Chickpea Flatbreads to Orange & Cardamom Swirls and Cinnamon Buns. There are also options for gluten-free breads and the best bakes to improve your gut-health by experimenting with different types of flour. Finally, Richard shares ideas for cooking with bread as well as creams, syrups and purées to enjoy alongside or incorporate into your bakes. With stunning step-by-step photography, simple advice and helpful techniques throughout, Crumb will inspire and fill everyone, whatever their experience, with the confidence to bake an exciting repertoire of breads. R IC H A R D ’ S P R E V IOUS B O OK S , C RU S T A N D D OUG H, H AV E S OL D MOR E T H A N
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Richard Bertinet set up
Bertinet Kitchen in 2005 and Bertinet Bakery in 2011 and his bread is now widely available at farm shops, delis and Waitrose across the south of the UK. He trained as a baker in his native Brittany and has over 20 years’ experience as a chef and baker. His first two books, Dough and Crust won numerous awards both in the UK and the US including IACP Cookery Book of the Year and a James Beard Award.
»twitter @RichardBertinet @BertinetBakery »instagram @richardbertinet
»website www.the bertinetkitchen. com
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Saffron in the Souks
Vibrant recipes from the heart of Lebanon John Gregory-Smith Delicious Lebanese recipes, from the mountains to the sea, by bestselling author John Gregory-Smith.
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Saffron in the Souks is an exploration of the rich culinary offerings of Lebanon, from traditional home cooking to sizzling street food. The great civilisations of the ancient world used Lebanon as their commercial capital, and the food and culture of the country today reaches back to the Assyrians, Persians, Macedonians and Romans. From traditional Arab fare to the exquisite Armenian food cooked in Beirut, and even the distinct dishes cooked by the secretive Druze community in the south, John has explored the length and breadth of this fascinating country to bring back the very best of Lebanese cuisine. Sample the best of Beirut’s street food, including Lamb Kibbeh and Manouche (charred flatbreads with goat’s cheese and za’atar). Discover the delights of Lebanese home cooking, such as the smoky and colourful Aubergine Fattah, before finishing with Knafeh, a traditional dessert made with cheese and crisp vermicelli, drizzled with syrup and topped with crushed pistachios. With stunning location photography to bring the country to life, Saffron in the Souks is sure to delight and inspire cooks everywhere.
John GregorySmith is a food
and travel writer who has written four previous books. He writes for Grazia, Evening Standard, Attitude, and Woman & Home, and his recipes have been featured in The Times, the Telegraph, Sainsbury’s Magazine, the Daily Mail, Hello!, GQ and Men’s Health. He has had rave reviews for his pop-ups at Carousel, Soho House, Druid St Market and Wringer & Mangle.
»twitter @mightyspice »instagram @johngs
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Jude’s Ice Creams & Desserts
Sublime scoops, brilliant bakes, stunning shakes and awesome sauces Chow & Alex Mezger How to make artisan ice cream at home and use it in delicious desserts.
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A collection of innovative, lip-smackingly brilliant recipes celebrating ice cream and the desserts that accompany it. An introductory chapter outlines how to make classic and more unusual ice cream flavours as well as sorbets and vegan options (from Roasted Strawberry and Buttermilk and No-churn Flat White Coffee to Vegan Malted Banana Ice Cream). Then ice-cream desserts and celebration recipes take centre stage, bringing fun to the kitchen (from Stacked Ice Cream Cheesecake with Figs and Cinnamon to Children’s Ice Cream Cupcakes). Decadent desserts that are the perfect companion to ice cream, like Cocoa and Date Brownies and Giant Meringues, add a baking element, whilst sundaes, shakes and cocktails give inspiration for all-hours entertaining. Toppings, of course, are showcased, with sauces, chunky honeycomb, homemade waffle cones, marshmallows and salted pecan brittle so you can decorate and create your own desserts. This joyful, beautifully photographed selection is an homage to one of our favourite foods and, in the hands of the award-winning British brand Jude’s, you know these recipes will be exciting and packed with flavour.
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brothers and the sons of the founder of Jude’s (the company is named after their mother). In 2002, in a Hampshire dairy barn, their father started churning delicious ice cream by hand, using milk from local cows. Alex and Chow are now the joint managing directors. They started by selling to their local pub and farm shops but are now a recognised brand across the UK. 10% of their profits go to charity.
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Recreate the flavours of Mediterranean France at home Caroline Rimbert Craig
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Recreates the simple delights of an effortlessly healthy Mediterranean ‘diet without actually having to go on a diet’ so you can indulge in Provençal recipes wherever you live. At the crossroads of many civilisations, Provence has seen successive waves of migration and its cuisine reflects this rich and diverse history. It combines the exoticism of the Middle East with the rustic cosiness of French country cooking and the chic aperitif culture of the Riviera. Both a tribute to a disappearing way of life and a practical guide to cooking delicious Provençal
recipes at home. Provence is a book to be treasured, with its inspiring recipes that involve more than just throwing together Mediterranean veg. These include Avignon Daube, a lamb shoulder simmered in white wine with herbs, as well as easy, no-fuss dishes set to become your favourite weeknight staples.
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Caroline Rimbert Craig comes from generations of fruit farmers in Provence. She is the author, with Sophie Missing, of The Little Book of Lunch, The Cornershop Cookbook and The Little Book of Brunch.
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Lose Weight & Lower Your Risk of Diabetes A delicious and nutritious weight-loss diet for those with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes Katie & Giancarlo Caldesi
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100 healthy, tasty recipes to stabilise blood sugar levels, improve symptoms and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Katie and Giancarlo guide you through how to halt the progress of diabetes, lose weight and bring your blood glucose down to a normal level by sharing delicious new ways to think about food on a permanent basis. Lose Weight & Lower Your Risk of Diabetes encourages a low-carb diet, with a staged process of incorporating more low-carb and nutrient-dense foods. Simple recipes with accessible, inexpensive ingredients are at the heart of this book, with
tips for eating out, holidays and how to keep active. Katie and Giancarlo share their experience to encourage you to eat foods in their natural form so that you can enjoy good and lasting health.
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Katie and Giancarlo Caldesi own London’s Caffé Caldesi as well as Caldesi in Campagna in Bray. They co-authored Around The World in Salads and The Gentle Art of Preserving, and Katie is also the author of The Italian Cookery Course. Giancarlo was diagnosed with diabetes in 2012 and has since gone into remission after changing to a low-carb diet.
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Emma Hollingsworth Indulge in delicious vegan desserts, cakes, bakes and more. Sweet vegan treats that are easy to make, deliciously decadent and use natural, inexpensive ingredients will transform any plant-based diet, satisfying every possible sweet tooth craving. Sweet breakfast recipes, grab-and-go bars and balls, easy traybakes, indulgent cakes, cookies, cheesecakes, tarts, pies and chocolate – nothing is off limit. With a section on special occasion cakes, Vegan Treats covers every possible plant-based dessert you could need or want.
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These sweet delights are also free from refined sugar, gluten-free and dairy-free, with plenty of nut-free and raw options, so they will fit into any diet, whether you’re a full-time vegan or someone looking to cut down on animal product consumption. Emma covers every aspect of baking for a plant-based diet. Emma Hollingsworth is a certified health coach (IIN). She won ‘Best Recipe Blog’ at the 2017 Health Blog awards, has worked with health brands such as Ethos and creates bespoke cakes to order.
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'A N N I E R IG G’ S K I T C H E N I S T RU LY S C RU M P T IOUS . ’ E A S Y LI V I NG
Annie Rigg
What could be more wonderful than receiving a box of homemade cookies, a tray of gooey brownies, a bottle of fresh strawberry cordial or a box of delicate almond friands? With the current trend for all things thrifty and creative, now is the perfect time to explore the tradition of making and giving something homemade. Accompanied by creative packaging ideas and with a huge variety of recipes and ideas for every season and occasion – from madeleines and Chinese fortune cookies to slow-roasted tomatoes
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100 irresistible homemade presents for every occasion Edible gifts for friends and family.
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and macaroons – there is sure to be something for everyone here, whether you want to celebrate a birthday, a wedding, the arrival of a new baby, welcome someone into their new home or just say thank you. Annie Rigg is the author of Sweet Things and Summer Berries & Autumn Fruits (both published by Kyle Books). She is an experienced freelance food stylist and has worked on numerous best-selling magazines, such as Sainsbury’s Magazine, Waitrose Kitchen, Olive, Good Food, Easy Living and Red Magazine.
Specification March 2019 Kyle Books £15.00 HB 9780857836595 176 pages 200 x 200mm 32,000 words 70 images Rights available: World
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80 flavour-packed recipes of less than 500 calories Julia Azzarello Indulgent pasta recipes from traditional classics to modern twists, all low in calories. Low-calorie, big-flavoured and comforting meals are the dream for dieters, and the dishes in Skinny Pasta tick all those boxes. In fact, the recipes in Skinny Pasta are all small on calories, but big on nutrients and decent portions. The recipes focus on fresh and healthy ingredients, plus many are vegan, vegetarian, gluten- and dairy-free. From Vermicelli with Cherry Tomatoes, Rocket & Feta to soups including Butter Bean, Chorizo & Spinach with
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Pappardelle, as well as many quick and easy mains like Spaghetti Carbonara, there’s a pasta dish for any occasion. If you have a little more time on your hands, learn to make your own basic pasta dough or gluten-free gnocchi. With nutritional info for every recipe, each portion is 500 calories or less.
Tasty puddings full of flavour but low in calories. Desserts and sweet treats are often the first thing to be ditched during a diet, but this needn’t be the case! In Skinny Desserts Kathryn Bruton has created a collection of delectable sweet dishes that includes the things we all know and love – including crème brûlée, ice cream, cheesecakes, and éclairs – but with clever minor adjustments so that each recipe is under 300 calories per portion. Chapters cover Tortes, Tarts & Gateaux, Chocolate, Meringues, Frozen and Fruit, along with a bonus section of Petit Fours for W W W. K Y L E B O OK S .C O.U K
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making something special. From Lemon & Honey Ricotta Cheesecake with Roasted Plums to Coconut, Lime & Mango Macaroon Ice Cream Sandwiches, each recipe is as delicious as you would expect a dessert to be, but without the excessive calories. Kathryn Bruton has worked in the food industry for over ten years, from restaurant kitchens to Masterchef. She appears frequently on Irish television and the Skinny Series reflects her ambition to create enticing and unusual recipes that are high in nutrition and low in calories.
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Mindfulness for Children
Help your child to be calm and content from breakfast till bedtime Uz Afzal Practices and advice on how to give your child the tools to make the most of the day.
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This inspirational and timely guide shows how mindfulness helps children, why it’s becoming popular and how to do it. It combines easy exercises that children can complete alongside their parents/carers with a fun and engaging commentary on the theory and science behind the practice. Uz takes you through the day, from waking, eating, learning and appreciating to sleeping, including exercises for how to cope with exams, how to deal with the screen culture and practises you can do in holiday time. Together, this gives the reader an enjoyable and accessible path into the practice of mindfulness for children. Many schools are not able to include mindfulness in their curricula and educators and parents alike are eager to have more guidance on how to support children. This current era of rising levels of child mental health, with the pressures in schools as well as the increasingly fast-paced, digitized and imageobsessed world is having a really negative effect. Mindfulness for Children is a positive and practical tool that will give children the skills to manage their feelings, increase their confidence and concentration levels as well as aiding their transition to secondary school. And it can help parents and caregivers, too, by promoting happiness and relieving stress.
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A Doctor’s guide to pregnancy, birth and early fatherhood Oscar Duke Answers questions that even the most modern man might be too scared to ask. In this first doctor-written guide to fatherhood, Oscar Duke combines the medical knowledge of a healthcare professional with his real-life experience to provide an honest, humorous and engaging book that takes you on a journey from baby scans to birthing pools and beyond. Written chronologically, the structure takes shape from body parts – chapters include the Womb (fertility to foetus), Stomach (filling it, hiding it and stopping it vomiting), Genes (the science of
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screening) and Vagina (different ways to get a baby out). Each chapter has a ‘Dr’ section containing easily digestible facts and clarifying the daunting medical jargon, plus a ‘Dad’ section that contains anecdotal tales from Oscar’s male patients as well as his own experience. Also included are tips from mums, and advice on what dads can do (and not do!) to help ease the burden. Oscar Duke is a London-based doctor and broadcaster. He featured in the hit Channel 4 series 24 Hours in A&E and regularly co-hosts The Surgery on BBC Radio 1.
Specification June 2019 Kyle Books £12.99 PB 9780857835451 208 pages 216 x 138mm 45,000 words Line illustrations Rights available: World
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Everything Begins with Asking for Help A mental health manual for the modern age Kevin Braddock An honest guide to depression and anxiety, from rock bottom to recovery.
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This frank and insightful book draws on the author’s own experience of a severe mental breakdown and reveals the recovery tools he has developed with various medical professionals and mental health experts. Kevin explains how his fast-paced life in Berlin as a successful magazine journalist was brought to a sudden halt by a major depressive episode. In this dark time, he reached out to friends for aid, and it was that act – asking for help – that set him on
the long road to recovery. He leads the reader through the stages of asking for help, learning to listen, the physical, emotional and mental elements of recovery, and how to maintain stable mental health at home and at work. Covering social media, sobriety, nature, ritual and exercise, this is a holistic and approachable system for recovery. Kevin Braddock is a writer and editor who has worked for GQ, Esquire, Guardian, The Face, Vogue and Sleek. He has qualifications in Coaching and Mentoring from UCL and Humanistic and Psychodynamic Counselling from Goldsmiths.
Specification May 2019 Kyle Books £9.99 PB 9780857836762 208 pages 198 x 126mm 60,000 words Text only Rights available: World
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The Herbal Remedy Handbook Homemade recipes for everyday ailments Vicky Chown & Kim Walker Natural ways to heal and treat for a healthier body and mind. With self-care, mindfulness and mental health being at the forefront of the popular consciousness, never has taking control of your health felt so important. And learning about herbs and how they can treat and heal ailments and conditions is a good place to start. The Herbal Remedy Handbook is a collection of practical remedies for home care. It is an ailment and recipe-led reference for first-aid, simple conditions such as coughs and colds, and helpful selfmanagement techniques for more complex conditions such as anxiety and eczema. From vinegars and tonics, creams and balms to syrups and teas, all the recipes use easily accessible, bought, foraged or grown ingredients for you to create your herbal health kit. An indispensable guide for the beginner or the budding herbalist, The Herbal Remedy Handbook is filled with tried-and-tested recipes that will inspire you to make your own remedies.
' T H E H A N D M A DE A POTHEC A RY IS A F US ION OF C O OL C O OK B O OK A N D DI Y H E A LT H M A N UA L , BE AU T I F U L LY TA P P I NG I N T O T H E T R E N D F OR L O OK I NG A F T E R OU R B ODI E S N AT U R A L LY.' GR A ZI A
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practises as a medical herbalist. She worked at Neal’s Yard Remedies for six years providing natural health and beauty advice.
Kim Walker is a researcher at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Vicky and Kim met whilst studying Herbal Medicine at Westminster University. They set up Handmade Apothecary to share with others their passion for the natural power of plants. This is their second book.
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Being, making & doing in nature Sian Tucker An inspirational but also practical book about engaging with the outdoors and celebrating the life-enhancing effect of nature. We all know that being outdoors is beneficial to our health – both mental and physical. From stargazing and foraging at the river’s edge to simply walking in the dark with only the light of the moon and the stars to guide you. fforest shows you how to re-connect with nature. Learn age-old tricks such as lighting a fire, forecasting the weather and telling the time without a watch, and discover adventurous and exciting pursuits, such as abseiling a cliff and wild swimming. Full of tips and inspiration, fforest not only teaches you how to 'be' in nature, but how to create and explore in it, too, with plenty of activities such as making a dream catcher, spotting animal tracks and building a den. Rediscover the simplicity and exhilaration of the outdoors by immersing yourself in this inspirational handbook.
S TA N F OR D U N I V E R S I T Y F OU N D P E OP L E W HO WA L K F OR 9 0 M I N U T E S I N N AT U R E ’ S HOW E D DE C R E A S E D AC T I V I T Y I N A R E GION OF T H E BR A I N A S S O C I AT E D W I T H A K E Y FAC T OR I N DE P R E S S ION '
‘Being in nature offers us all precious breathing space away from the stresses and strains of modern life.’ Sir David Attenborough THERE H A S BE E N A
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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.
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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
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Mid-Century Modern Living The Mini Moderns’ guide to pattern & style Keith Stephenson & Mark Hampshire Decorating with pattern and creating a mid-century style from the Mini Moderns. In this beautifully photographed book, Keith and Mark of Mini Moderns show you how to create a timeless mid-century look in your own home. Known for their striking use of pattern and colour, Keith and Mark’s designs are inspired by everything from childhood memories to commentaries on popular culture, and through this lens they explore how different influences and designers have created key mid-century looks. They delve into the cornerstones of mid-century style, from colour and pattern to materials and curation, and share their secrets on how to bring together the things you love to create your own look. They also include inspirational case studies to demonstrate particular looks, from Beatnik Beach House to Scandi Rustic, Ocean Blue to Studio Townhouse. Bursting with beautiful ideas for bringing this signature look into your own space, as well as practical advice on what will work where, and mini overviews of key mid-century modern designers and influencers, this is an essential guide for any lover of interior design and mid-century style. M I N I MODE R N S DE S IG N S A R E S OL D I N T H E U K I N H E A L’ S , JOH N L E W I S A N D O C A D O, A S W E L L A S I N DE P E N DE N T S T OR E S
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Mini Moderns in 2006, an interiors brand specialising in applied pattern across a range of products including wallpapers, fabrics, cushions, rugs and ceramics. The initial collection was snapped up by Heal’s and the brand now sells online and via selected stockists around the world. Their design influences range from mid-century textiles to vintage toy and literature.
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Create and display stunning paper flowers Suzi McLaughlin
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Impressive creations for arrangements that will last. Paper flowers are not only beautiful, but incredibly versatile. From simple home decorations and gorgeous gifts to unique centrepieces and one-off bouquets, all made from basic materials, Suzi McLaughlin’s step-by-step tutorials cover an array of flowers such as bluebells, peonies, poppies, cherry blossom and more. Make delicate lifelike flowers, or let your imagination run and create playful hybrids. Adorn your home with colour and style with just a few simple steps.
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The flowers are accompanied by templates for every shape used in the book, as well as instructions on how to display your creations to their full potential. Whether you want to make a gloriously blousy bouquet, a bejewelled cherry blossom branch or an impressive floral centrepiece, this book is sure to delight and inspire.
Stylish furniture and accessories made from wooden pallets. Pallet Style captures the growing trend for DIY furniture made from wooden pallets, one of the most searched for items on Pinterest. The introduction explains how to source and deconstruct the different kinds of standard pallets. Projects are divided into three sections and each one includes full step-by-step instructions and photographs. In Furniture, find out how to construct a sofa, a home bar or a coffee table. Storage & Display features a display shelf, a herb box planter and a log 82
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Suzi McLaughlin’s life-size paper garden was awarded an RHS gold medal and featured on BBC Gardeners’ World Live Show. She creates bespoke installations for Jo Malone, Harrods and Elle.
20 creative home projects using recycled wooden pallets Nikkita Palmer & Billy Barker
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‘basket’, as well as a recycling centre for your kitchen. In Accessories, make key hooks, a breakfast tray and a festival sign. Whether you want to make something in a weekend or are embarking on a more complex bespoke piece for your home, each of these projects are stylish design solutions, from Scandi-influenced urban apartments to rustic retreats. Nikkita Palmer is a designer. Together with her partner Billy she designs bespoke furniture and homewares for domestic interiors, retail stores and cafes, with stockists across the UK.
Specification April 2019 Kyle Books £20.00 HB 9780857835222 160 pages 246 x 189mm 30,000 words 200 photographs Rights sold: Spa, Fra
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Wood & Steam
CH A R LIE IS A R E NOW N E D WO ODWOR K I NG
Discover the unique craft of steam bending
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Charlie Whinney
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Learn the magic of wood steam bending, from vases and bowls to rocking chairs. ‘When you bend a hot piece of wood, it is briefly reanimated into a living thing, and you can see and feel aspects of the wood which are not perceptible until that moment.’ In this beautifully compiled book, Charlie Whinney, one of the UK’s leading experts on the topic, shares the secrets of the unique and magical craft of steam-bending. Although his creations look quite impossible, the reader will soon discover that wood can be made to behave in remarkable ways with
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the application of a little heat and steam. Charlie guides you through the ecological sourcing of wood and then, with practical instructions, reveals how to create your own steam-bent masterpieces. Form a wooden coathanger in the embers of a campfire or create perfectly round wooden hoops using just a saucepan and a mug. Charlie Whinney co-founded design company sixxis, where he designed many award-winning products, before forming the Charlie Whinney Studio in 2008, now based in the Lake District.
Kate Gould
Specification March 2019 Kyle Books £20.00 HB 9780857835109 144 pages 235 x 190mm 20,000 words 150 photographs Rights available: World
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Transform your outdoor space into a beautiful and practical escape
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Making the ordinary garden into an extraordinary living space. A stunning guide for gardeners keen to transform small and awkward outdoor spaces into beautiful and practical escapes. From courtyards to rooftops, Kate Gould draws on her experience as an award-winning garden designer to provide tailored solutions and inspirational ideas. Covering topics such as how to design and measure the perfect garden, choose and use the best materials and maintain a lush garden all year round, Small Garden Design includes detailed W W W. K Y L E B O OK S .C O.U K
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Lose Weight & Lower Your Risk of Diabetes
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Make and Mend 55
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Mid-Century Modern Living 81
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Dreams 46
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Everything Begins with Asking for Help
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Farrow & Ball Recipes for Decorating
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Philip’s Driver’s Road Atlas Britain
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Gannet’s Gastronomic Miscellany, The
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Get Your Kids to Eat Anything
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Philip’s Essential School Atlas
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Gifts from the Kitchen 74
Philip’s Essential World Atlas
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Good Mornings 39
Philip’s Highlands of Scotland: Leisure and Tourist Map
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Grow Your Own Botanicals 84
Philip’s Infant School Atlas 87
Hamlyn All Colour Cookery
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Happiness Bible, The 38
Philip’s Modern School Atlas
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Herbal Remedy Handbook, The
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Philip’s Motorist’s Road Atlas Britain and Ireland 2020
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Home Edit, The 30
Philip’s Multiscale Europe 2020
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Hooked 64
Philip’s Navigator Britain Easy-Use Format
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How to Eat Everything 20
Philip’s Navigator Scotland 87
I Love You Mm 49
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Whisky Cocktails 2
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Wild Colour 8
Philip’s World Atlas: Hardback
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Wildlife Photography at Home
Philip’s World Atlas: Paperback
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Wood & Steam 83
Photographer’s Vision Remastered, The
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You Have the Power 5
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Photography Decoded 56
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Secret Life of Genes, The
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Secret Yoga Club 37 Self-Care Every Day 36 Shrink 42 Skinny Desserts 75 Skinny Pasta 75 Small Garden Design 83 Sophrology Method, The 41 Spiroglyphics Animals 10 Stand Tall Like a Mountain
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Star Wars Icons: Han Solo
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Story of the Bauhaus, The
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Story of Woodstock Live: 50 Years, The
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Take Stock Photography That Sells
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Tequila Dictionary, The 26 The Pig 15 Unexpected Joy of Being Sober Journal, The
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Unicorns: Scratch and Reveal Colouring
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