Peribo New Releases - APRIL 2023

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LONDON INTERIORS

The most beautiful London interiors in a stylish book. This is the second book in a series (after Barcelona Interiors 9789401485586) that presents the most inspiring interiors in the most beautiful cities in the world. London Interiors showcases famous and classic homes, converted industrial buildings, and historic mansions. This book takes you through the front door of homes in the bustling metropolis, and surprises you time and time again with eclectic, elegant, and creative interiors. A must-have for all architecture and interior design lovers. ♥ Inspiring interiors from unique and historic houses in one of the most beautiful cities in the world

The second volume in a series for architecture and interior design lovers

Discover both classic and well-known interiors as well as original and extravagant houses

GEORGE BALDESSIN PARADOX & PERSUASION

Printmaker and sculptor George Baldessin was born in North Italy, before moving to Australia with his family in 1949. He studied at RMIT from 1958 to 1961 and later at the Chelsea School of Art in London in 1962. He continued further study at the Brera Academy of Fine Art Milan from 1962 – 63.

Baldessin held his first solo exhibition at the Argus Gallery on the fourth floor of the old Argus newspaper building in Elizabeth Street in 1964 and completed the now iconic pears sculpture installation outside the National Gallery of Australia before his death in 1978.

A studio and print workshop was founded at Baldessin's studio in St Andrews, Victoria and in 1998 a Baldessin Foundation Travelling Scholarship was established for travelling sculptors.

Baldessin's work is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra; all state galleries and regional galleries including Ballarat, Geelong, Mildura, Mornington, Sale, Warrnambool, Newcastle, Fremantle, Launceston and University collections including Melbourne University, Monash, Hobart and internationally at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

NEW TATTOO ARTISTS

ILLUSTRATORS AND DESIGNERS MEET TATTOO

Artists from disciplines commonly seen as far removed from tattooing embrace it with a different look and approach.

Artists from graphic design, photography, illustration, painting and sculpture have found in tattooing a new tool to express themselves and give way to their distinctive language. And they do it with a fresh look and extraordinary results, often far removed from the traditional tattoo. New Tattoo Artists presents the work of 25 tattoo artists from around the world, taking us on an exhilarating journey through this "new art of tattooing". Their work is nurtured by many sources, resultingin a rich, diverse and especially unique book that offers a revitalised vision of an ancient art along with the artists’ own reflections and personal experiences.

♥ Illustrators, designers and photographers are the new tattoo artists ♥ A look into cross disciplinary tendencies in modern art

Glamorous, fun and packed with scandalous anecdotes, Never Shaken, Never Stirred tells the story of two extraordinary sisters, Ann and Laura Charteris, who made marrying well an art form.

While Laura eventually became the Duchess of Marlborough, Ann became Mrs Ian Fleming, and the antics and attitudes of the two women inspired the writer to create the famous ‘Bond Girl’.

Along the way there were marriages, and affairs, with some of the biggest names of the twentieth century. Counting seven marriages between them, the sisters’ collective husbands included a duke, four peers, Jackie Kennedy’s brother-in-law and the alleged illegitimate son of the Queen’s uncle. There were also passionate affairs with two Labour leaders, two press barons and a cluster of film stars.

Indeed, the lives of the Charteris sisters are almost too extraordinary to believe, as they bagged husbands, bedded men, threw parties and travelled to some of the most glamorous destinations in the world, all at a time when such behaviour by aristocratic society women was unthinkable.

BACKPACK EXPLORER ROCK HUNT

The latest addition to the best-selling Backpack Explorer series invites kids ages 4 and up to head outside and find, collect, and learn about rocks with this take-along activity book!

Backpack Explorer: Rock Hunt is packed with prompts and activities, including: 12 interactive field guide pages introducing rock classifications (colour, shape, size, texture); sensory scavenger hunts; hands-on outdoor creative activities; rock experiments; and discovery zone pages with facts about geology, landforms, igneous and metamorphic rocks, gems, fossils, and more.

The book includes a real magnifying glass, stickers, and a log for recording rock finds, making it the perfect explorer guide for budding geologists, whether in a backyard, a city park, or a nature preserve.

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The Backpack Explorer books tap into kids' natural curiosity and make early science learning and fun and accessible with full-colour, highly photographic field guide pages, sensory games, nature scavenger hunts, and hands-on science activities

Britta Teckentrup's latest book for children of every age is a poetic masterpiece about the passage of time.

A swing on a hill overlooking the water is at the centre of this lovely meditation on childhood, growing older, friendship and loss.

But as seasons change and years pass, things do change. Friends come and go, lovers meet and kiss, spring turns to autumn, and the swing set grows creaky with age.

All of these changes are gorgeously communicated by Teckentrup's signature collage paintings that employ soft, radiant colours and simple yet powerful compositions.

And as the narrator grows older and wiser, readers themselves will understand that life's most important memories can never disappear.

LITTLE QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Part of a new series dedicated to the child that preceded so many successful adults. Get to know the unique and eccentric child and childhood behind so many of your favourite famous figures, celebrities and role models.

A fun and informative series for children – and their parents!

The appearance, royal biography and personal events of Queen Elizabeth II are so well documented that she can be considered both a royal figure, as well as, a pop culture icon. Yet few have recounted her perspective as a little being – a child with favourite games, a vivid imagination and eccentric rituals.

In this real-life fairy tale, explore the early life of a young princess who grew up be an internationally revered head of state.

Pokémon Crochet Vol 2 provides detailed step-by-step instructions so you can create 20 different Pokémon. It's a varied selection, with plenty of interesting colours and shapes to ensure hours of crocheting fun.

The Pokémon will be instantly recognisable to fans of the phenomenally popular Japanese game and TV series. In all their colourful and wonderful shapes, these amigurumi are as true to the craft of crochet as they are to the Pokémon universe.

The projects are split into three skill levels: Beginners, then Easy, and finally Intermediate patterns that are a little trickier. But whichever level you work on, the results are stunning.

HANNIBAL OF CARTHAGE

The life of Hannibal, one of the greatest military leaders in history who brought a hundred thousand soldiers and their elephants across the Alps to defeat the Romans.

With a new introduction, comes the story of Hannibal, often regarded as a successor to the mantle of Alexander the Great, at a time when the North African Carthage and Italian Rome were rivals for land and power across the Mediterranean sea.

A masterful tactician, a resourceful planner and courageous general, Hannibal famously crossed the Alps with a vast army of 100,000 soldiers and their elephants to make his mark on history, winning a series of battles across the Roman territories, holding much of Italy for over 15 years without quite overwhelming the First Republic.

Part of a series on The World’s Greatest Myths and Legends, capturing the mystery and drama of ancient legends through all the key stories and folk tales featuring gods, heroes, monsters and animals, as well as common themes such as creation, love, death and courage.

From savoury snacks and easy breads to celebration cakes and teatime treats, there’s something for every occasion with over 75 naturally plant-based recipes that the whole family can enjoy.

A simple key lets you see at a glance which recipes are suitable for you and your family, and the book also features handy guides to swapping out common ingredients, suggestions for putting on a spread from parties to picnics, and resources designed for those with food allergies and intolerances.

Dip in for everyday, celebratory, and seasonal bakes to make sure everyone is welcome at your table.

TEA FOR THE PEOPLE

Tea For The People is all about having fun with tea and nothing is off limits. Tea tends towards the usual ‘milk and two sugars’ but have you ever tried a tea-infused cocktail? How about using it to smoke a fish? Or create beautifully scented soaps? Learn all about the blends, varieties and properties of this amazing plant as well as the limitless range of flavours and fun you can create with the humble leaf with over 75 recipes and ideas for home cooks, crafters and tea lovers. Discover, experiment, enjoy and open your mind to the wonderful world of tea!

Marc Riley and Owen Terry live and breathe tea. Having met as backpackers in Australia in 2006, their shared passion grew over many years of travel and friendship, eventually leading them to establish Batch Tea Co. in 2019. Their goal was to encourage more people to drink quality, sustainably sourced teas by making tea fun, accessible and affordable, as well as educating the tea-drinking public about the wide variety of teas and tea products available around the world.

TEN POEMS ABOUT TEA

Ten Poems about Tea has a fabulous introduction by Sophie Dahl (PG with milk, no sugar) and was the brilliant idea of Picador poet Lorraine Mariner, who also works as a librarian in the Poetry Library at London’s South Bank Centre.

Tea (like Dundee Cake) will not be going out of fashion any time soon and the ten poems about it will, we hope, give your tea-time new heights of delight. Perfect for those of us for whom, to borrow from the lyrics, ‘everything stops for tea’.

As Kenny Knight rightly says in his poem ‘Lessons in Teamaking’, there was a time when, in the eyes of some, "the teapot was the centre / of the known universe". We hope that you will enjoy these poems as much as we have. No tea should be slurped –from cup or saucer, we aren’t fussy – without them.

Poems by John Agard, John Arlott, Tiffany Atkinson, John Betjeman, Eavan Boland, Sheila Hackney, Thomas Hardy, Kenny Knight, Michael Longley and Jo Shapcott. and the kettle was on in the kitchen of number thirty two Chatsworth Gardens where my father after slurping another saucer dry would ask in a smoke-frog voice for another cup of microcosm while outside the universe blazed like a hundred towns on a sky of smooth black lino and my father with tobacco stained fingers would dunk biscuits and in the process spill tiny drops of Ceylon and India which I would wipe with a tea towel from the corner shop Ireadthetealeaves asiftheywerewords leftoverfromaconversation betweentwocups. - Kenny Knight in TheHonicknowleBookofthe

BATTLE ELEPHANTS AND FLAMING FOXES ANIMALS IN THE ROMAN WORLD

Why did the emperor Augustus always have a seal skin nearby? What was the most dangerous part of a chariot race? How could a wolf help with toothache?

Take a gallop into the Roman world of chariot horses, battle elephants and rampaging rhinos. In the ancient world a bear could be weaponised and venomous snakes could change the course of a battle at sea. If you want to know exactly how to boil a crane (and who doesn’t?) or how to use eels as a form of murder, the Romans have the answer. They wove animals into poetry, sacrificed them and slaughtered thousands in their arenas, while animal skins protected shields and ivory decorated the hilts of their swords.

From much-loved dogs to talking ravens, Battle Elephants and Flaming Foxes discovers who the Romans were through the fascinating relationship they had with the creatures that lived and died alongside them.

VAGABONDS

Critically acclaimed from a rising star British historian, this compelling, moving and unexpected portrait of London’s poor brings the Dickensian city to real and vivid life.

Until now, our view of bustling late Georgian and Victorian London has been filtered through its great chroniclers, who did not themselves come from poverty – Dickens, Mayhew, Gustave Doré. Their visions were dazzling in their way, censorious, often theatrical. Now, for the first time, this innovative social history brilliantly – and radically – shows us the city’s most compelling period (1780–1870) at street level.

From beggars and thieves to musicians and missionaries, porters and hawkers to sex workers and street criers, Jensen unites a breadth of original research and first-hand accounts and testimonies to tell their stories in their own words. What emerges is a buzzing, cosmopolitan world of the working classes, diverse in gender, ethnicity, origin, ability and occupation – a world that challenges and fascinates us still.

SUSAN MOSELEY

A two-year-old kidnapped while playing in the street, taken by a young ballad-singer desperate to sell her songs. Susan seems fated for a new life as this woman’s sham daughter – but why would that help her kidnapper? And would Susan be any better off if she’d stayed safe inside?

JOHN JAMES BEZER

Pounding the streets as an errand boy at the age of eight, John James is overworked and underfed. Caught between an ill mother and a drunken father, his is a story of spirited rebellion, taking on policemen and employers. The only thing that can hope to beat him is a tray of hot-cross buns.

JOSEPH JOHNSON

Londoners look at this disabled Black seaman and see a sensational street performer, singing songs of patriotism from beneath a miraculous model ship he wears upon his head. But Johnson has a second hat, and a second identity, that summon the spirits of both Nelson and West Africa to the streets of central London.

ROSE & MINNIE AVERY

Two mixed-race teens arrested for begging, the Avery sisters win the hearts of a local magistrate and the nation’s press with their sensational tale of escaping slavery on a Kentucky plantation. For a while, things are looking up – until a suspicious

LAST VOYAGES

Looking back at the lives and sailing careers of some of our lifetime’s finest yachtsmen, this collection of eleven original, moving accounts is just as much a celebration of the good – tales of hope, achievement and courageous spirit – as it is an account of their tragic final voyages.

Included are world-renowned racers, like Eric Tabarly and Rob James, highly experienced cruisers and adventurers, like Peter Tangvald and Bill Tilman, and the notoriously ill-prepared Donald Crowhurst, as well as other famous and some less well-known sailors. Starting with the sad loss of Frank Davison and Reliance in 1949, the book concludes with the amazing last voyage of Philip Walwyn in 2015 – crossing the Atlantic single-handed in his 12 Metre yacht Kate.

Peppered with photographs showcasing the sailors and their yachts, this is a refreshing look at those who have helped to shape this sport’s history, honouring their lives and accomplishments before detailing their tragic last voyages.

TRAINING TO WIN

Gold medal winning coach, Jon Emmett works with sailors and coaches around the world and is frequently asked things like: ‘What is a good exercise to improve this?’ ‘Why do we do this exercise?’ ‘How do we make the exercise more / less difficult?’ This book is the answer to those frequently asked questions.

It contains training exercises for each element of a sailing race. As well as describing and illustrating the exercise, it tells you what skills you are trying to improve, why and how to make the exercise harder or easier.

The book will enable coaches to deliver better, more focused, training sessions, but it will also help sailors who don’t have the benefit of a coach to practise and improve their sailing skills. The exercises are marked as to whether they are suitable for solo boats, groups of boats or those with a coach boat.

KURSK 1943

VOICES FROM THE BATTLEFIELD

Putting human faces and voices to the Battle of Kursk (Operation Zitadelle).

In 1943, as war raged along the Eastern Front, the German forces attempted to push further east in the brutal Operation Citadel, which saw one of the largest armoured clashes in history in the Battle of Prokhorovka. Countered by two Soviet attacks, this operation saw the tide turn on the Eastern Front.

For the first time a German offensive was halted in its tracks and the Soviets ended the conflict as the decisive victors. With a loss of over 200,000 men on both sides, this two-month offensive was one of the costliest of the war.

In this dramatic new study, Anthony Tucker-Jones reassesses this decisive tank battle through the eyes of those who fought, using recently translated first-person accounts.

This is one volume that no military history enthusiast should be without.

INTERPRETATION OF DREAMS

An essential guide to understanding the hidden meanings of your dreams.

The word "sleep" covers both the act of sleeping and the activity of the mind during that period of rest.

To dream is part of the act of sleeping. The interpretation of dreams is the art of applying meaning to the various elements that appear in dreams. This is an ancient human practice, for which there are written records more then 3,800 years old.

This beautiful book is an illustrated A-Z glossary of 1,500 precognitive dream elements - words, images and situationsand what they mean.

An introduction also explains sleep and dreaming, and the symbolism of dreams. There is even a dreams questionnaire to help you understand yourself.

Delve deep into the meanings and messages of your dreams with this insightful guide.

INTUITION

interested in increasing the strength and connection with

intuition then this stunning book is for you! Intuition is our ability to access knowledge from within us, without help from the outside world. This book provides a beautiful reminder for you to practise using your intuition. It is full of ideas for you to explore further. If something resonates with you, try to examine why. It is like an oracle card deck but in book form.

It is here to assist you to find the answers that you seek, a reminder to go deeper within yourself. It is a tool to help you uncover more about who you are and what you are here for. To understand your purpose or find more meaning, listen to the whispers from your soul and look for the clues that the universe scatters before you.

This book will hopefully help you to connect more with your source, your God, your spirituality and who you truly are. I recommend you use the book to reveal the deeper, truer you, and to connect at a soul level with all the knowledge of the universe that is held within you.

Creative Food Photography is for photographers who already know how to shoot in manual mode, who have watched the Youtube videos, googled all things food photography and want MORE - more creativity, more information, more of what’s not on the internet!

In this beautiful, inspiring and thoughtful book, food photographer, stylist and photography teacher Kimberly Espinel explores the ways in which food photography can be brought to life, through planning, styling, and the study of natural light. With warmth, passion and gentle encouragement, Kimberly helps you to play with new ideas and grow in confidence as you discover your own unique style. From how to put together a mood board to understanding how to compose your shot, Creative Food Photography covers everything you need to take your images to the next level. Whether you want to beautify your blog or Instagram, or embark on a new adventure as a food photographer, this book is for you!

EVIL IMAGINATION UNDERSTANDING AND RESISTING

DESTRUCTIVE FORCES

PSYCHOLOGY

Roger Kennedy has written a masterful investigation into the concept of evil. He begins with a general view of the subject before moving into more detailed analysis. First is a review of the science of evil, including evidence from neuroscience and social psychology. This is followed by psychoanalytical studies of the individual and groups before presenting an overview of the philosophy of evil. Also included are historical and social studies which inform an understanding of evil in action. Kennedy goes on to examine the nature of genocide using a main focus on the Holocaust and of slavery. Both of these "journeys to evil" remain relevant for understanding contemporary society and issues. The Nazi past continues to disturb and resonate decades on. The politics and social fabric of Western society was reliant on slavery as a foundation of economic wealth and is haunted by its inability to process the harsh reality of slavery and its continuing after-effects. The book concludes with a summary of the main themes and a look at those who have resisted evil and what we can learn from them if we are to build a society that can resist the forces of evil.

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FLAME TREE NOTEBOOKS

ROYAL SCHOOL OF NEEDLEWORK, WALL OF WOOL

Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, note takers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of wellknown and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year.

The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table.

Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list; robust ivory text paper, printed with lines; and when you need to collect other notes or scraps of paper the magnetic side flap keeps everything neat and tidy.

PUNTA DEL ESTE

The world class South American beach resort of Punta del Este extends elegantly into the glistening waters off the coast of Uruguay. The golden sands, natural seaside homes, and world class cuisine attracts elite visitors, transforming the destination into the jet set’s playground. Often compared to the Hamptons, St. Tropez and Monaco, Punta del Este stands out for its unique landscape, combining the best of the city, the countryside, and the beach.

In Punta del Este, readers uncover the various, can’t-miss towns dotting the region, each with their own distinct offerings: Las Piedras for the luxurious Fasano Hotel, Manantiales for unmatched surfing, Garzòn to experience the otherworldly cuisine of Francis Mallmann, and La Barra for some much-needed beachside relaxation. The mystique of Punta del Este will never cease to mesmerise.

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Backlist Highlights

KNIT LIKE A LATVIAN

Knit yourself stunning Latvian accessories including gloves, hats, scarves and shawls with this collection of colourwork knitting patterns and charts from the author of Knit Like a Latvian: Mittens and Knit Like a Latvian: Socks.

This is the third title in our Knit Like a Latvian series which looks at knitting patterns using traditional Latvian colourwork designs. This title features 40 patterns for gloves, hats, wraps and scarves all featuring a distinctive Latvian colour work design element.

Author Ieva Ozolina has designed a range of accessories featuring traditional Latvian motifs and design elements such as Latvian braids to create this beautiful collection.

Knit Like a Latvian Accessories also looks at the stories behind the design motifs which are steeped in folk tradition - for example, if you include the sun motif design in your knitting it is thought that the item will offer extra warmth to the wearer - so you can understand the traditions behind the knitting.

AUTHOR: Ieva Ozolina

Join Bear for a whole day of adventures!

Little ones can place more than 400 reusable stickers to dress Bear for the weather, match shapes at school, decorate for a birthday party and more. Based on the bestselling Bear series, this endearing sticker book offers young children an opportunity for both structured and creative hands-on learning. ♥ Each spread invites children to engage in a different skill, from counting to shape recognition to creative storytelling ♥ Large trim size and more than 400 reusable stickers provide excellent value ♥ Cheerful artwork from illustrator Debbie Harter engages young learners

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

Anne Shirley is an eleven-year-old orphan who has hung on determinedly to an optimistic spirit and a wildly creative imagination through her early deprivations. She erupts into the lives of aging brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, a girl instead of the boy they had sent for. Thus begins a story of transformation for all three; indeed the whole rural community of Avonlea comes under Anne's influence in some way. We see her grow from a girl to a young woman of sixteen, making her mistakes, and not always learning from them. Intelligent, hotheaded as her own red hair, unwilling to take a moral truth as read until she works it out for herself, she must also face grief and loss and learn the true meaning of love. Part Tom Sawyer, part Jane Eyre, by the end of Anne of Green Gables, Anne has become the heroine of her own story.

Collector's Editions: These compact hardbacks are cloth-bound, with matching coloured end papers, embossed gold and coloured blocking to enhance their beautiful, bespoke cover illustrations

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