Welbeck Publishing Group - Foreign Rights Catalogue (2022 - 2023) by Welbeck Publishing Group

Adult Rights Catalogue

2022 – 2023

Narrative and illustrated non-fiction and highly commercial fiction.

Children’s list covering science, nature, history, and hobbies for curious minds.

A diverse mental health, spirituality and wellness list.

High-end, beautifully illustrated children’s non-fiction.

Innovative, quirky gift books and non-book products that reflect style, popular culture and current trends.

Universal stories from debut and established writers to spark readers’ imagination.

OH Editions publishes carefully curated, gorgeous books, including interiors, food and drink, gift and ‘now age’ titles.

Design-led picture books perfect for the whole family, in partnership with Mosquito Books Barcelona.

Cutting-edge gaming, pop culture, sport and music books for adults and children alike.

The home for awardwinning authors and translators, bringing literary instinct and the craft of traditional publishing to new audiences.

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Fashion

Lifestyle & Gift

Non-Fiction

Music & Entertainment

Puzzles

Sport

Narrative Non-Fiction

Fiction

Series

All descriptions in this catalogue are correct at the time of going to press and are subject to alteration without any notice.

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THE CRYSTAL MAGIC TAROT

UNDERSTAND AND CONTROL YOUR FATE WITH TAROT Written by Kerry Ward and Clare Gregory UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91431-754-5 October 2022

210 x 135 mm 78 pages

Eye-catching design and artwork, making this both a practical and a beautiful tarot pack to own. A unique pack that appeals to the current desire to take control and manifest your own future.erfect for beginners and experts. The Crystal Tarot deck and guidebook expands the use of tarot beyond self-awareness and future predictions into the world of manifesting and intention-setting. This tarot 78-card tarot deck isn’t created to help explain your fate but to control it. Explore, clarify and take hold of your destiny and manifest what you want to happen in your life. The combination of tarot (intentions and insights) and crystals (energy and power) is potent -- and hitherto relatively unexplored. Each card is beautifully illustrated and will be linked to a crystal which either amplifies or protects you from its energy. The good news is that readers don’t need to have 78 crystals, as all crystal energies are broadly colour-coded, so as long as they have roughly 12 differently coloured crystals, you can still play along! And if you don’t, the pack will explain how you can pick up ‘wild stones’ in all different colours, and how you charge them up like crystals. This dynamic, potent deck will empower you to navigate the universe, take charge of your life and manifest your ideal future. What are you waiting for? Kerry Ward writes under the name TarotBella for Cosmopolitan. She also contributes to Soul & Spirit magazine, where she writes about tarot, fortune telling, astrology, predictions and forecasts, celebrity star sign analysis and predictions, personality and relationship analysis, and quizzes, ghost hunting and spirits. She is based in Nottingham, UK. Clare Gregory is the maker, designer and founder of Bonearrow, a jewellery workshop in Nottingham, England. A self-described ‘weird kid’, Clare has always been fascinated with the macabre and mystical. She lives in Nottingham, UK.

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REBEL HEART TAROT

DISCOVER THE DIVINE POWER IN THE EVERYDAY Written by Alice Grist Illustrated by Niki Cotton UK RRP £18.99 978-1-80129-158-3 8 December 2022 198 x 129 mm

Cards / Box 104 + 78 pages 21,000 words Tarot / Popular Psychology

A modern, unique and powerful take on Tarot. A unique, modern Tarot Deck by Tarot Queen, Alice Grist and artist Niki Cotton. This deck focuses on enabling the reader to see and understand the lessons we can all learn in the grit and dirt of our everyday lives. Through Niki’s collage artwork and Alice’s text we explore the cards as a mirror into how we can connect our hearts and lives with the divine in our everyday actions. Rebel Heart Tarot takes us into what exists within our life circumstances and double dares us to jump into our hearts, ambitions and our own spiritual possibility. Alice Grist, known as the ‘Queen of Tarot’, has been writing, speaking, reading and sharing her take on Tarot for 30 years. Author Location: Leicestershire, UK. Niki Cotton is a visual artist based in North Wales, working out of a studio & gallery space by the beach in Colwyn Bay.

MY TAROT:

COLOUR YOUR OWN DECK 78 CARDS AND A 98-PAGE BOOK Written by Juliet Sharman-Burke Illustrated by Giovanni Caselli UK RRP £9.99 978-1-83861-096-8 October 2022 120 x 170 mm

Cards / Box 78 cards + 98 pages 12,000 words Tarot / Fortune-telling

Contains 78 colouring-in classic tarot cards for you to decorate. Interpretations and symbolism are given for all major and minor arcana cards. Encourages experimentation with a range of mediums, including felt-tip, brush-pen, watercolours, inks and pencils. Colouring-in activities are combined with tarot divination and personal journaling to create a customized deck that resonates with your own energy. In addition to 78 cards to decorate, there is an accompanying booklet that details the meanings behind colours and meditative ways to work with colour and the tarot. Each card’s imagery is explained, and a colouring exercise is given for each so that you can record your impressions, thoughts and keywords in the booklet.

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THE RUNIC TAROT

76 BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED CARDS WITH A PAPERBACK Written by John Astrop Illustrated by Caroline Smith UK RRP £22.99 978-1-83861-091-3 October 2022 176 x 130 mm

Cards / Box 184 pages 30,000 words Fortune-telling / Tarot

A new release of a rare and distinctive deck, the pack includes a full-size 184-page paperback book and 76 specially commissioned illustrated cards. In addition to interpretations for each card, the book includes three different spreads for laying out and reading the cards.

Together with her late husband, leading astrologer and author John Astrop, the artist and fashion illustrator Caroline Smith has created a number of powerful divination systems showcasing her symbolic and bold style. The husbandand-wife team are also the authors of The Moon Oracle, The Elemental Tarot and the Oracle of the Radiant Sun.

A divination system consisting of a card deck and 184-page book powerfully blends Nordic runes and Celtic lore that resonates with the seasons and the movement of the planets. Based on a tarot structure, the runes are set on the framework of the Sun’s path through the astrological year. The Runic Tarot will connect you with the seasonal imagery of the northern mystery traditions to enrich and guide your path in life. The major arcana (or Futhark) contains 24 traditional runes in three families, or aetts, while the minor arcana is formed into four suits according to seasons. The trump cards of the suits denote the two solstices and equinoxes of the year where the Sun moves into Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

INSTANT MAGIC ORACLE GUIDANCE TO ALL OF LIFE’S QUESTIONS FROM YOUR HIGHER SELF Written by Semra Haksever UK RRP £12.00 978-1-91431-702-6 October 2021

156 x 126 mm Hardback 512 pages

Brimming with positivity, magic is the new form of self-care that enables people to make positive changes in their life. Many people love the idea of introducing some magic into their lives, but feel like they don’t have the time. This is an easy way to tap into cosmic vibrations on a daily basis, without much time needed. Semra Haksever was a fashion stylist for over a decade before becoming a bohemian entrepreneur and starting Mama Moon, a bespoke collection of magical scented candles and potions. She has practised reiki, crystal therapy and moon rituals for over 20 years, and has always held the desire to create ritualistic tools that are accessible to all.

In these challenging times, the world seems an unpredictable and scary place. However, the answer to all of life’s questions, both big and small, lie within us - your higher self can give you some cosmic insight. Instant Magic Oracle is a fun, magical guide by expert witch Semra Haksever, that will help you to navigate whatever life throws at you. The way to use the book is simple: take a few deep breaths, run your fingers along the edge of the book while thinking of a question you would like the answer to. When the time feels right, open the book and read the spiritual guidance. You might be encouraged to call a friend, set some intentions in time for the new moon, or the page could contain a spell to cast. This dynamic, potent deck will empower you to navigate the universe, take charge of your life and manifest your ideal future.

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TAROT PACKS & DECKS

Gain insight into your life with these highly-illustrated and giftable Tarot card packs and decks. Whether it’s the past, present, or future, these fashionable and collectable cards promote mindfulness and hold the answers you seek.

Good Karma Tarot Pack 978-1-78739-588-6 UK RRP £19.99

The Celtic Tree Oracle 978-1-80069-162-9 UK RRP £22.99

Sea Soul Journeys Oracle Cards 978-1-80129-073-9 UK RRP £16.99 12 May 2022

The Witches’ Oracle 978-1-85906-454-2 UK RRP £18.99

Lunar Oracle 978-1-9143-1-705-7 UK RRP £19.99 Beginner’s Guide to Tarot 978-1-85906-406-1 UK RRP £24.99 The Druid Craft Tarot Deck 978-1-85906-273-9 UK RRP £17.99 The Wildwood Tarot 978-1-85906-318-7 UK RRP £24.99

Mystical Dream Tarot 978-1-80069-161-2 UK RRP £24.99 The Sharman-Caselli Tarot Deck 978-1-80069-121-6 UK RRP £14.99 The Druid Craft Tarot 978-1-80069-117-9 UK RRP £25.99 The Druid Animal Oracle 978-1-80069-124-7 UK RRP £24.99

The Druid Animal Oracle Deck 978-1-85906-172-5 UK RRP £14.99 Kabbalah: The Tree of Life Oracle 978-1-85906-465-8 UK RRP £24.99 The Lost Tarot of Nostradamus 978-1-80069-066-0 UK RRP £24.99

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CHAKRA HEALING FOR DOGS

ENERGY WORK FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY CANINE FRIEND Written by Lynn McKenzie UK RRP £10.99 978-1-83861-101-9 October 2022 175 x 126 mm

Hardback 144 pages 20,000 words Chakras / Mind, Body, Spirit

A pick-up gift or self-purchase for every dog-lover concerned about their dog’s physical and emotional welfare. Help heal your pet’s illness, injury or trauma; support them through events like moving home or adjusting to new members of the family; and get special tips on how to care for a rescued, abandoned or bereaved dog. Keep your dog healthy, happy and contented by ensuring their chakras are balanced through massage, crystal work, colour therapy and other healing modalities. Just like with humans, chakras can have a huge impact on your dog’s wellbeing, mentally, emotionally and physically and in fact the different states are all entwined. In this natural healing guide that blends animal health and wellbeing care, you will learn how to decode your dog’s behavioural signs and identify the chakras that need attention. Become more in tune with your dog’s emotional wellness, physicality and spirituality, and connect with them on a deeper level.

CHAKRA HEALING FOR CATS

ENERGY WORK FOR A HAPPY AND HEALTHY FELINE FRIENDS Written by Lynn McKenzie Lynn McKenzie’s greatest passion is helping others attune to the magic, insight and wisdom that all sentient beings wish to share with humanity. Through her signature Animal Energy® programme in Sedona, Arizona, Lynn has built a global reputation, helping others identify, foster and embody their animal communication and healing gifts. She also offers programmes on spiritual growth, personal transformation, psychic development, clairvoyance and chakra healing. See more at LynnMcKenzie.com.

UK RRP £10.99 978-1-83861-088-3 October 2022 175 x 126 mm

Hardback 144 pages 18,000 words Chakras / Mind, Body, Spirit

A pick-up gift or self-purchase for every cat-lover concerned about their cat’s physical and emotional welfare. Gives detailed information on your cat’s chakras, their attributes and signs and symptoms for when they are out of balance. Learn to ‘read’ the health of your cat by assessing their behaviour and body language. Keep your cat healthy, happy and contented by ensuring their chakras are balanced through massage, crystal work, colour therapy and other healing modalities. In this natural healing guide that blends animal health and wellbeing care, you will learn how to decode your cat’s behavioural signs and identify the chakras that need attention. Not only will you become more in tune with your cat’s emotional wellness, physicality and spirituality, but you will connect with them on a deeper level and unlock your own innate psychic, intuitive and healing gifts.

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MAGPIES & RED SKIES THE ENCHANTING ORIGINS OF 100 SUPERSTITIONS Written by Willow Winsham UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80279-191-4 September 2022 210 x 150 mm

Hardback 224 pages 40,000 words Myths & Legends / History

Fiction and Netflix drive interest with novels such as The Once and Future Witches and film series such as Fear Street. A fascinating and mystical tumble through thousands of years of curious traditions, Magpies & Red Skies gets to the root of just why we practise these rituals. From keeping new shoes off the table to nailing a horseshoe above the door, so many of our habits are informed by beliefs handed down through generations. Weaving between folklores, religions, cultures and traditions, Very Superstitious is a beautifully illustrated exploration of 100 of the most curious beliefs from around the world. Willow Winsham is an author and historian specialising in witchcraft and folklore. She is the author of England’s Witchcraft Trials, Accused: British Witches Throughout History, and coauthor of Treasury of Folklore – Seas and Rivers. Author Location: Derbyshire, UK.

YOUR LOVE STARS

UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO COMPATIBILITY, LOVE AND BETTER RELATIONSHIPS Written by Jane Struthers UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91431-738-5 March 2022 185 x 135 mm

Hardback 184 pages

According to Google Trends, searches for ‘birth chart’ and ‘astrology’ both hit five-year peaks in 2020, and many professional astrologers report that business took off under lockdown. TikTok, the year’s fastest-growing app, introduced a generation of newcomers to the language of the Zodiac.

Jane Struthers is a professional astrologer, tarot reader, palmist and homeopath. She has written more then 30 non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics that include astrology, tarot, and her bestselling Red Sky at Night, on the British countryside. She is the weekly astrologer for Bella magazine, and regularly lectures on astrology and the tarot.

In Your Love Stars, astrologer Jane Struthers explains that knowing someone’s sun sign is merely a fun start – if you are serious about finding your true love match, and improving all of your relationships with other people, you need to do a deep dive into your birth chart. To get started, Jane introduces some essential astrological building blocks and reveals that understanding the roles of Venus and Mars in your birth chart will give you huge insights into how you relate to others, especially on a romantic level. And, of course, you can read up on your partner’s Venus and Mars placings, too, to give you increased insight into what makes them tick in relationships.

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SAUNA LIFE

THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF DEEP HEAT Written by Emma O’Kelly Photographs by Maija Astikainen UK RRP £16.99 978-1-80129-242-9 September 2023 250 x 210 mm

Hardback 256 pages 40,000 words Health & Lifestyle

This is the first trade book on the market to celebrate the rich history and health benefits of the sauna Finnish cardiologist Jari Laukkanen spent 15 years studying the health benefits of the sauna, his work along with others has shown that time spent in the steam relieves stress, lowers blood pressure, improves organ function and boosts the immune system. Trips to the sauna often go hand in hand with a cold-water swim, this book will appeal to readers of Wim Hoff who are intrigued by this invigorating hot-cold-hot ritual. In December 2020, UNESCO added Finnish sauna culture to its List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In many countries, the sauna is sacred. Nothing beats the camaraderie of congregating in the steam, sharing beers and tears, and plunging in an ice bath when it gets too hot to handle. Sauna Life will highlight the benefits the sauna brings to body and mind, its connection to nature, its history and mythology and its compatibility with another great invigorator - cold water swimming. In recent years, Scandinavian countries have jostled for top spot in the United Nation’s World Happiness Report, and the sauna plays a key role in the region’s mental and physical wellbeing. How and why? And who invented the sauna? Sauna Life explores the health benefits of the sauna and its origins; was it Finland, Estonia, Japan or Russia who came up with the first ‘hot caves’? It will look at the ancient rituals and remedies that the sauna inspired; babies were born in its gentle mist, bodies prepared for burial, evil spirits banished. Emma O’Kelly has been an editor and writer at Wallpaper magazine for 24 years - since issue 4. She has travelled extensively in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway, scoping out Nordic design, architecture and art, and has met many of each country’s leading talents. Maija Astikainen’s work has been published both in Finnish and international media such as the Telegraph, The Financial Times, NBC’s Today.com and Les Echos Weekend, to mention a few. She works regularly for Finland’s biggest travel magazine Mondo and has photographed several travel guides.

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MUD, SALT AND MEDICINE

ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS AND RECIPES FOR NATURAL HEALING Written by Julia Lawless UK RRP £18.99 978-1-83861-089-0 March 2023 237 x 185 mm

Hardback 176 pages 35,000 words Aromatherapy / Health

Written by an international authority and author on aromatherapy who owns Aqua Oleum, an organic essential oil brand. Over 100 recipes for essential oil blends and treatments for diffusers; beauty, body and bath products; emotional and mood support; and first aid. Includes recipes that create the atmosphere and ambience to support daily activities and everyday concerns, from energy boosting to stress relief, from pregnancy to anti-ageing, from workouts to work focus. Offers scientific and historical background on the healing powers of the natural ingredients, including their uses in complementary medicine and cultural healing traditions. An in-depth guide from an international authority on essential oils offers easy-to-follow recipes for diffusers, body scrubs and lotions, massage oils, skincare remedies, beauty treatments and first aid. With knowledge and expertise built on a three generations of specialist aromatherapists, the book is a modern classic in the field, bridging historical traditions in plant medicine with modern science and ecological concerns. Part One introduces the historical background, traditions and uses of essential oils. Part Two forms the largest part of the book at two-thirds, containing recipes, blends and treatments for a variety of concerns, emotional, physical, medical and spiritual. Part Three offers in-depth directories of essential oils, herbs and other plant products, clays, salts and other essential ingredients, along with their properties and benefits. A highly respected authority in the field of aromatherapy, Julia Lawless has written over 20 books and has appeared on TV and radio. She is owner of the essential oil company Aqua Oleum, a family business with its roots in the Natural Essence Company started by her Finnish biochemist mother. Julia’s category-killing The Encyclopaedia of Essential Oils, originally published in 1992 and revised in 2014, has been translated into over eight languages and became the standard textbook for aromatherapy training on an international basis. See more at aqua-oleum.co.uk

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LIVING PLANTFULLY

YOUR GUIDE TO GROWING, COOKING AND LIVING A HEALTHY, HAPPY & SUSTAINABLE PLANT-BASED LIFE Written by Lindsey Harrad UK RRP £16.99 978-1-80129-025-8 26 May 2022 234 x 153 mm

Hardback 304 pages 70,000 words Green Living

Living Plantfully cuts through the noise, offering data-backed reasons and advice for living well on a plant-centered diet. Lindsey Harrad runs the Vegetarian Living social-media channels, which currently have over 70,000 followers across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. She also runs the Living Plantfully website. All of these channels will be used to support the publication of the book. Published to coincide with World Environment Day, 5 June 2022. ‘4.6 million people (7%) are likely to go vegan or vegetarian within the next year, … The idea of being ‘flexitarian’ is already popular – where people are mostly veggie or vegan but eat meat or fish occasionally, perhaps just when eating out, for example.’ – YouGov Research According to Google Trends, the UK is the country most interested in veganism, closely followed by Australia and New Zealand. However, interest is also growing in traditionally heavy meat-eating countries. Lindsey Harrad is the former editor of Vegetarian Living, the UK’s bestselling and award-winning vegetarian magazine. In Living Plantfully, she gathers together all the wellness wisdom she has acquired over 20 years of journalistic experience, as well as drawing on the advice and experience of trusted experts in food, health, gardening and sustainability, to offer ideas, recipes and simple tips that anyone can do to help live a more plant-based, healthy and happy life. Broken into three sections, growing, cooking and living, Living Plantfully, is not only a useful guide but also an inspirational journey, combining accessible evidence-based facts with practical, step-by step ideas that will empower anyone to make changes in their homes and lives. Weaving in colourful facts and figures with the voices of relevant experts – including chefs and nutritionists, wellness experts, bloggers and sustainability heroes – along with plenty of quick-read boxouts, clever tips and little nuggets of plant-based wisdom, this will be an informed but accessible guide that explores both why and how to embrace a more sustainable, plant-centered way of eating and living. Living more plantfully will help you save money, be healthier, live longer, connect with nature, all while being more socially responsible. Lindsey Harrad is an editor and writer with over 20 years’ experience, including stints as lead feature writer and managing editor at Vegetarian Living magazine, the UK’s best-selling and award-winning national vegetarian food and lifestyle title. By the end of 2021, she will also have completed a Level 4 RSPH Advanced Nutrition Diploma to become a qualified nutritional therapist.

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AYURVEDA DETOX

HOW TO CLEANSE, BALANCE AND REVITALIZE YOUR BODY Written by Anu Paavola UK RRP £16.99 978-1-85906-475-7 December 2021

246 x 189 mm Paperback 176 pages

Ayurveda is growing in popularity in Western Europe and North America as Covid 19 has heightened the demand for immunity-boosting products with an increasing focus on preventative health. Offers natural ways to heal ailments and improve digestion and metabolism.

Anu Paavola is a qualified Ayurveda practitioner and yoga instructor. After graduating with B.Sc (Hons) from Mayur Ayurvedic University of Europe in London, she worked in an Ayurvedic hospital in India. In 2011, she founded Jivita Ayurveda spa and clinic in North London in response to the demand for modernized education in Ayurveda. She offers courses for therapists and practitioners.

Includes mental detox methods such as meditation, yoga and breathing practices and physical detox methods such as fasting. Packed with recipes, detox plans, routines and remedies, Ayurveda Detox will help you cleanse your body of toxins and restore you to your natural state of health and happiness. The ancient principles of Ayurveda, or the ‘Science of Life’, are rooted in the idea that everything is interconnected: we cannot separate our body from our mind, and we cannot separate ourselves from the world we live in.

TREE GLEE

HOW AND WHY TREES MAKE US FEEL BETTER Written by Cheryl Rickman UK RRP £16.99 978-1-80129-117-0 October 2022

227 x 165 mm Hardback 192 pages

There are over 55 million posts on Instagram with the hashtag #trees and almost two million with the hashtag #treesofinstagram – people love trees! Millions of us plant trees in our garden each year and local people will vigorously protest when they hear about old trees being threatened. Trees matter to us and our interest in them is rising with the threats to nature that the climate crisis brings.

Cheryl Rickman is an unashamed treehugger and advocate for the power of nature as a healer and energy-giver. She is also a Sunday Times best-selling author and a qualified positive psychology practitioner. Cheryl specializes in writing empowering, practical books to help people fret less and flourish more and is a wellbeing ambassador for the Network of Wellbeing.

Written by positive psychology practitioner and long -time tree-lover Cheryl Rickman. Tree Glee explores how trees can become an essential part of our wellbeing toolkit, helping us to feel better mentally, physically, creatively and emotionally. Tree Glee looks at the psychology behind our fascination with trees, examining what we can learn from the wisdom of woodlands to improve our own wellbeing and how, in celebrating, protecting and planting more of them, we and the trees that surround us can flourish together. It also explores the importance of trees in our leafy suburbs and urban landscapes, sharing magical stories of remarkable ancient trees across the globe and inviting readers to reflect on their own personal ‘treestory’.

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RÉN

THE ANCIENT CHINESE ART OF FINDING PEACE AND FULFILMENT Written by Yen Ooi UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-822-1 3 February 2022 175 x 126 mm

Hardback 256 pages 40,000 words Self-help & Personal Development

This is the first mass-market book to introduce readers to the idea of Rén, a philosophy of kindness, compassion and community that should resonate in a post-Covid world. There have been many successful books bringing ideas from different countries to the masses, including The Little Book of Hygge (307k TCM), Ikigai (96k), Lagom (31k) and Wabi Sabi (18k), all of which continue to sell. Yen Ooi is a writer-researcher whose works explore cultural storytelling and its effects on identity. She is currently working towards her PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London, specialising in the development of Chinese science fiction by diaspora writers and writers from Chinesespeaking nations. Her research delves into the critical inheritance of culture that permeates across the genre.

A beautiful book explaining and exploring the Ancient Chinese philosophy of Rén and its positive message of compassion and kindness. In this beautiful and accessible new book, Yen Ooi explains and explores the various facets of the idea of Rén, from the importance of treating ourselves with kindness and how this can affect others around us, to being benevolent to others and the wider world in general.

A MINDFULNESS GUIDE FOR SURVIVAL A WORKBOOK

Written by Ruby Wax UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78739-959-4 August 2021 234 x 153 mm

Paperback 176 pages

Bestselling author and ambassador of Mindfulness Ruby Wax presents her latest book. Addressing issues such as change, uncertainty, loneliness, etc, Ruby will use her mindfulness expertise to show the reader how to be better prepared. Practical advice, drawing on her previous work with easy to follow, step by step exercises to better deal with whatever life throws at you. It really is a guide for survival. Dear Reader, Ruby Wax is a successful comedian, TV writer and performer who also holds a Master's degree in Mindfulnessbased Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University, and was awarded an OBE in 2015 for her services to mental health.

I have written this workbook for you to use as a guide on how to drop anchor when life, and the world around you, gets too daunting. It’s filled with exercises and information for when you’re suddenly forced to confront the hard truths or as I like to call them the BIG SIX realities – difficult emotions, uncertainty, loneliness, change, dissatisfaction and death.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BECOME A PET PSYCHIC HOW TO MASTER THE SECRETS OF ANIMAL COMMUNICATION Written by Beth Lee-Crowther UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80129-077-7 28 April 2022 216 x 135 mm

Paperback 224 pages 60,000 words Psychic Powers / Animals

Beth is a TV regular on This Morning as the Pet Psychic. She is also a regular in Fate and Fortune magazine. Pet ownership is currently at 41% in the UK and 54% in the US and is continuing to increase due to the pandemic. Taps into the wellbeing of pets and their owners and will show the reader how to deepen the bond with their pet as well as enhance their own wellbeing. Beth Lee-Crowther has been a professional animal communicator/pet psychic, psychic medium and Reiki master for over 20 years; she regularly teaches animal communication workshops and hosts live demonstrations.

We all want what’s best for our pets, but what if we simply don’t understand what that is? With this easy introductory guide to animal communication, you can leave out the guesswork and open yourself to a deeper, richer relationship with your pet. Offering unique insights and exercises you will learn how to use your telepathic and psychic skills to communicate with your animal.

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GUIDANCE FOR GRIEF

WISDOM TO HELP YOU STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR LOVED ONE AFTER LOSS Written by Julie Beischel, PhD UK RRP £15.29 (incl. VAT) 978-1-80129-150-7 10 November 2022 130 x 100 mm

Cards / Box 64 + 52 pages 20,000 words Mind, Body, Spirit / Coping With Death & Bereavement

For those seeking to explore their loss through regular reflection and ritual, this deck offers hope and guidance.

‘Dr Julie Beischel is a courageous, innovative pioneer who has brought immense respectability to a controversial area.’ – Larry Dossey, MD, bestselling author

Dr Julie Beischel has spent most of her career investigating grief and after-death communication. Her research, along with that of many others, demonstrates that one of the most effective ways of addressing grief is recognizing that our connections to our lost loved ones endure. The bereaved can – and regularly do – experience a ‘continuing bond’ with the deceased. Dr Julie Beischel is a co-founder and the director of research at the Windbridge Research Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to performing rigorous scientific research and creating educational materials focused on dying, death and what comes next.

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YOU CAN REMEMBER WHO YOU WERE BEFORE LIFE MADE YOU FORGET

HOW TO TRANSFORM YOUR PAIN, REDEFINE YOUR STORY AND REDISCOVER YOUR SOUL SIGNATURE Written by Janny Juddly UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80129-101-9 7 July 2022 216 x 135 mm

Paperback 288 pages 67,000 words Mind, Body, Spirit / Self-Help

Fusing her work as a psychotherapist and an energy healer, Janny has created the original concept of Soul Signatures: each person’s unique energetic imprint. She is known as The Therapist in my Pocket and now has over 121k followers on Instagram and 26k followers on her Facebook page by the same name.

Janny Juddly has been a practising psychotherapist and energy healer for over 30 years. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy, and became a professionally registered member of UKCP. Author Location: Leicestershire, UK.

We are all born with a unique Soul Signature – it is our essence, our truest self, but the truth is it’s so very easy to lose touch with this when life gets in the way. We all experience challenging times – pain, fear and confusion can separate us from who we really are. Psychotherapist and energy worker Janny Juddly take you on a journey through seven stages of healing so that you can remember who you were before. life got in the way. Janny encourages you to listen once again to your Soul Signature, to let go of what does not serve you and to transform your pain into wisdom and resilience.

LOVE YOUR SOBER YEAR A SEASONAL GUIDE TO ALCOHOL-FREE LIVING Written by Kate Baily and Mandy Manners UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80129-071-5 1 September 2022 210 x 150 mm

Paperback 240 pages 45,000 words Self-Help & Personal Development

Published in time for ‘Sober October’. Mandy and Kate are both certified Sobriety and Wellbeing coaches and founders of the Love Sober podcast, and together they run online coaching courses and group coaching events.

Kate Baily is an ICF accredited life coach specialising in wellness and sobriety with the world’s leading coaching program ‘The Coaching Academy’. Mandy Manners is a certified professional life and recovery coach with the IAPRC, an official She Recovers designated coach and an IRSI International Recovery Coach and a Gray Area Drinking Coach.

Becoming and being sober requires more than just willpower and the abstinence from alcohol; it is about skilfully living with an intention of cultivating balance, calm and rest on an ongoing basis. We know from emerging science that the secret of success is hidden in our routines, so Love Your Sober Year will show readers how to develop healing routines for alcohol-free growth using the seasons as their guide. Positive, upbeat, empowering and reflective, it is for all sober or sober curious readers, and it calls on the wisdom of nature, the seasons and moon cycles to support and respect the transitions of our lives as women and provides a holistic approach to wellbeing and sobriety.

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QUANTUM VIBES

7 TOOLS TO RAISE YOUR ENERGY, HARNESS YOUR POWER AND MANIFEST A LIFE THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND Written by Suzanne Adams UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80129-120-0 15 September 2022 216 x 135 mm

Paperback 256 pages 65,000 words Mind, Body, Spirit / Health & Personal Development

For anyone who is intrigued by the metaphysical and for fans of Deepak Chopra, Gabrielle Bernstein, Brenè Brown and Eckhart Tolle.

Suzanne Adams is a seasoned public speaker and has been featured on major TV stations and in several publications, including the Huffington Post, Effortless Living and UGA Magazine. A rising thought leader in personal development and consciousness, she has a loyal and growing audience.

Suzanne shares 7 ‘Quantum Tools’ she has created based on quantum physics, her interpretation of the Law of Attraction and neuroscience so that you can craft a meaningful and purposeful existence that is in flow with your personal energy. She includes a 6-week plan that shows you how to vibe up your energy, connect to your heart and embody a frequency that will create the results you have been dreaming of, and use any dark moment or world problem to catapult you forward rather than falling backward. Quantum Vibes will provide you with a roadmap to navigate these uncertain times so that you can live with purpose, in alignment and manifest your true calling.

LEARNING TO LOVE THE SPACES INBETWEEN DISCOVER THE POWER OF LIMINAL SPACES Written by Claire Gillman UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80129-114-9 10 November 2022 216 x 135 mm

Paperback 224 pages 65,000 words Mind, Body, Spirit

The first mainstream book to explore the power of liminal spaces. Feature interviews with leading luminaries from around the world and include practical ways the reader can explore liminality to enhance wellbeing. The word liminal comes from the Latin word ‘limen’, meaning threshold. A liminal space is the ‘crossing over’ space, the time between ‘what was’ and the ‘what is to come’, and a place of transition and possibility. Claire Gillman is ajournalist, former editor of Kindred Spirit Magazine and the author of over 30 books. Claire specializes in writing on wellbeing and alternative health, parenting and spirituality for magazines and national newspapers. Author Location: Lancashire, UK.

Using a combination of commentary and interviews with leading luminaries within their specific fields, this book explores both physical and metaphysical liminal spaces, providing an explanation from both spiritual and scientific perspectives and also practical steps we can take to encourage us to explore the uncomfortable feelings that arise when we are in the unknown.

MBS & Wellbeing

LITTLE MOMENTS OF LIGHT

FINDING GLIMMERS OF HOPE IN THE DARKNESS AND EMBRACING EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN Written and illustrated by Ruby Warner UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80129-155-2 29 September 2022

172 x 148 mm

Paperback 128 pages 5,000 words Self-Help & Personal Development

Appealing and engaging illustrations providing encouragement and support. Honest and realistic – addressing dark times in an empathetic way, offering hope. Foreword by Psychologist Suzy Reading. ‘Ruby plants seeds of hope, instils belief that things can get better and empowers with the practical tools to make purposeful change.’ – Suzy Reading, Psychologist For those struggling with their mental health, artist and mental health advocate Ruby Warner shares her own journey, using colourful illustrations and reassuringly honest insights. A hug in book form, Ruby’s art offers comfort, encouragement and simple ways to help you cope with life’s ups and downs. Little Moments of Light offers a glimmer of hope in dark times. Student and artist Ruby Warner posts honest and heartwarming illustrations on Instagram @WorryWellbeing. She shares her own mental health journey through her struggles with anxiety, depression and OCD, in the hope that what helped her may help others. Ruby also regularly collaborates with mental health and suicide prevention charity Beder, contributing to their social media content. Author Location: Brighton, UK.

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KEY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DATES 2022 Acknowledging and looking after our mental health and wellbeing has never been more important. Welbeck Balance offers a broad range of life-enhancing books that provide advice and guidance, supporting readers in times of crisis, recovery and growth.

Mental Health Awareness Week 9-15 May 2022 Loneliness affects millions of people every year and is a key driver of poor mental health, the pandemic has only exacerbated this. The week will raise awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing and the practical steps we can take to address it.

World Mental Health Day 10 October 2022 Research has shown that some of the people struggling the most are those already facing challenges. This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health is ‘mental health in an unequal world’.

Little Moments of Light 978-1-80129-155-2 UK RRP £12.99 29 September 2022 How to Control the Uncontrollable 978-1-80129-042-5 UK RRP £12.99 9 June 2022 How to Listen So Men Will Talk 978-1-78956-292-7 UK RRP £10.99 14 April 2022 Positive Affirmations for Sensitive People 978-1-80129-080-7 UK RRP £9.99

Beat Stress at Work 978-1-80129-012-8 UK RRP £12.99 Own It 978-1-78956-286-6 UK RRP £12.99 Own Your Awkward 978-1-80129-005-0 UK RRP £12.99 Nurture Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence 978-1-78956-262-0 UK RRP £12.99 Navigating Loneliness 978-1-78956-020-6 UK RRP £8.99

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BACK TO UNIVERSITY

September 2022

These easy-to-read pocket-sized guides will help any student to cultivate and maintain good mental health and wellbeing while they study. Written by experts and offering advice, practical tips, exercises and featuring contributions from students these helpful little books provide the tools to help manage the most common student mental health stressors.

Stay Financially Healthy While You Study 978-1-78956-212-5 UK RRP £5.99 Stay Happy While You Study 978-1-78956-214-9 UK RRP £5.99 Stay Safe While You Study 978-1-80129-109-5 UK RRP £5.99 Stay Balanced While You Study 978-1-78956-190-6 UK RRP £5.99 Stay Organized While You Study 978-1-78956-192-0 UK RRP £9.95

Fashion

LITTLE BOOK OF LONDON STYLE

THE FASHION STORY OF THE ICONIC CITY Written by Karen Homer UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-274-4 1 September 2022 180 x 125 mm

Hardback 160 pages 16,000 words Fashion

The Little Books of Fashion series has sold over 850k copies worldwide, with this newer series following in its footsteps. Mary Quant. Vivienne Westwood. Alexander McQueen. Martine Rose. The list of designers inspired by the chaos and expanse of London is almost endless, as are the styles and subcultures born there. From the punks of King’s Road to the New Romantics of the Soho clubbing scene, London is entirely unique in its sprawling and often unorthodox range of fashions. This illustrated reference is the perfect guide to embrace the enthralling mix of chic, edgy and novel that is London fashion. Karen Homer is an established fashion journalist who worked as a fashion columnist for the Times and has contributed to The Telegraph, Harpers & Queen, Elle, World of Interiors and Vogue. She is the author of The Little Book of Dior and Things a Woman Should Know About Style. Author Location: Wimbledon, London, UK.

LITTLE BOOK OF PARIS STYLE

THE FASHION STORY OF THE ICONIC CITY Written by Aloïs Guinut UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-261-4 1 September 2022 180 x 125 mm

Hardback 160 pages 16,000 words Fashion

Paris is still known as the epicentre of classic chic, from haute couture to street style. Paris has always been the home of high fashion. The epicentre of classic chic, whether haute couture or street style, designers and fashion lovers travel from across the world to breathe in the understated and sensual style of the Parisian streets. From the iconic luxury of Chanel, Dior and Saint Laurent, to the effortless sophistication of the typical Parisian, the city’s look is replicated the world over. Following the evolution of a uniquely elegant capital – describing both the moments of ingenuity and enduring looks and icons that embody the city of light – this beautifully illustrated book is not only the perfect guide to embracing Parisian fashion, but to embracing the Parisian spirit itself. Aloïs Guinut is an author, personal stylist and image consultant. She is the author of Dress Like a Parisian and Why French Women Wear Vintage. Aloïs lives in Paris.

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CULT T-SHIRTS

Written by Michael Reach and Phoebe Miller UK RRP £25.00 978-1-80279-098-6 18 August 2022 237 x 185 mm

Hardback 512 pages 15,000 words Fashion

A deep dive into the culture and art of collecting the tee. Consumers are rejecting fast fashion in favour of resale, vintage and hire on Depop, eBay, The RealReal, Second Life, My Wardrobe HQ – the online secondhand market grew 69% between 2020 and 2021. Old favourites and rare archive finds from punk, skate, surf, music film and TV prove there is no greater communication device than the T-shirt. Whether showing your brand loyalty or sticking it to authority, T-shirts show who you are and who you want to be. Cult T-shirts is a deep dive into the culture and art of collecting the tee. This phenomenal collection of over 500 vintage tees will be the envy of every vintage collector. Michael Reach has worked in San Francisco, grading T-shirts and sourcing vintage clothes for a number of retailers, and dealt in vintage clothing at Portobello market in London. He and fashion journalist Phoebe Miller sold a range of their clothes under the Heart of Glass label at UK retailer Whistles and under the Upper Fifth range at Topshop.

SNEAKERS

Written by Neal Heard UK RRP £25.00 978-1-80279-099-3 18 August 2022 141 x 222mm

Hardback 480 pages 42,000 words Fashion

Features a completely up to date anthology of sneakers, exploring new technologies and designs as well as continuing to embrace the old classics. Brands like Yeezy and Balenciaga have brought sneakers into high fashion and to a new audience.

Neal Heard is a sneaker enthusiast and vintage dealer who has been collecting and dealing since the early 1990s. He now owns his own fashion label, Lover’s F.C, and in 2017, published his second book The Football Shirts Book: A Connoisseur’s Guide, firmly establishing him as an authority on athleisure wear. Author Location: Monmouthshire, Wales.

Sneakers haven’t been considered the tools of exclusively sportsmen and women in a long time. From the runway to the track, sneakers have crept their way firmly into our lives and it looks like they’re here to stay. Now in its fifth edition, this comprehensive and highly illustrated edition of Sneakers spans over 300 shoes, while also giving advice on shoe care and maintenance. This anthology pays homage to the cultural phenomenon that is the sneaker, from Adidas Superstars to Nike Air Max. With over 600 high quality photographs, Sneakers explores some of the world’s most iconic shoes and the incredible stories behind them.

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THE COLOUR OF FASHION THE STORY OF CLOTHES IN 10 COLOURS Written by Caroline Young UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80279-084-9 March 2022 194 x 140 mm

Hardback 256 pages

Brand new angle on the history of fashion, previously unexplored. Cross between bestsellers The Secret Lives of Colour and Clothes and Other Things That Matter. Gloriously illustrated in a palette of 10 colours: black, purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, brown, red, pink and white. Mellow yellow, in the pink, feeling blue, green with envy. Colour is so entwined with our emotions that there are countless expressions and song lyrics, devoted to it. But what meaning does colour have in what we wear? What does a green dress convey when worn to a cocktail party, what significance does a white trouser suit have when worn by a female politican, and why does a woman in red command attention? Caroline Young is the acclaimed author of Living with Coco Chanel, Classic Hollywood Style and Style Tribes. Specialising in fashion and popular culture, Caroline lives in her hometown of Edinburgh, Scotland.

THE FASHION SHOW

THE STORIES, INVITES AND ART OF 300 LANDMARK SHOWS Written by Iain R. Webb UK RRP £30.00 978-1-80279-083-2 March 2022 283 x 245 mm

Hardback 320 pages

Includes key fashion moments such as Alexander McQueen’s Memorial ‘Show’ at St Paul’s Cathedral, Stella McCartney’s first show for the Parisian house Chloe and Yves Saint Laurent’s final show. Tells the story of the birth and evolution of the fashion show. Iain R. Webb is an award-winning writer, curator and academic. He is Professor of Fashion & Design at Kingston School of Art and an associate lecturer at Central Saint Martins and Bath Spa University. He has been fashion editor of BLITZ, the Evening Standard, Harpers & Queen, The Times, Elle and Vogue Russia, and has also written for the New York Times and New Musical Express. He is author of Bill Gibb: Fashion and Fantasy, Postcards from the Edge of the Catwalk and As Seen in BLITZ: Fashioning ‘80s Style.

Fashion shows have been reinvented during 2020-21 with fresh focus on the format. This is your invitation to the front row. Spanning over seven decades and 300 shows, this beautiful book tells the story of the high fashion catwalk. Through this inspirational collection of fashion show invites and tales from fashion week, curator and fashion writer Iain R Webb opens a window into the world’s most exclusive fashion houses. Whether it’s dreamy romance at Givenchy, cutting-edge modernity at Alexander McQueen, floral drama at Valentino, vintage-inspired fun at Kenzo or heartfelt emotion at Yves Saint Laurent’s final haute couture show, the unique themes and styles that have graced the catwalk in the past 50 years are reflected in this book.

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THE

beautifully

Little Book of Hermès

978-1-80279-011-5

£12.99

Hardback

160 pages

. 7 July 2022

180 x 125 mm

16,000 words

I L L U S T R AT E D S T O R I E S O F THE MOST ICONIC FA S H I O N B R A N D S

Little Book of Chanel By Lagerfeld 978-1-80279-016-0

. 13 October 2022

Fashion

Our classic series of fashion monographs, the Little Books are essential introductions to the most stylish brands and fashionistas in history.

Designed in a beautifully compact format, and featuring luxurious full-colour illustrations, each book is a chic accessory to be treasured.

Also available: Little Book of Chanel 978-1-78097-902-1 Little Book of Prada 978-1-78739-459-9 Little Book of Dior 978-1-78739-377-6

Little Book of Louis Vuitton 978-1-78739-741-5 Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent 978-1-78739-554-1

Little Book of Gucci 978-1-78739-458-2

Little Book of Balenciaga 978-1-78739-830-6

Little Book of Schiaparelli 978-1-78739-828-3

Little Book of Valentino 978-1-80279-014-6

Little Book of Christian Louboutin 978-1-78739-739-2

Little Book of Audrey Hepburn 978-1-78739-132-1

Over 850,000 copies sold

Lifestyle & Gift

LONDON:

BLOCK BY BLOCK

AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE BEST OF LONDON’S CAPITAL Written and illustrated by Cierra Block UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91431-755-2 15 September 2022 185 x 135 mm

Hardback 176 pages 15,000 words Travel & Holiday

Eye-catching, unique artwork which offers a fresh perspective on London’s geography, food and seasons. Fifty maps showing the best places that London has to offer, whether it’s the food or history, culture, shopping, beautiful buildings or gardens. Each map starts with an idea – it might be, Where are the best pancakes in London? Or, Where in London can you lose hours browsing the shelves of a beautiful bookstore? From there, Cierra has curated a list of the best places and has painted a charming accompanying map. From afternoon tea to the best views, haunted places and things to do in summer, there really is something for everyone. Cierra Block is a London-based artist and illustrator. With 20k followers on Instagram and a successful website, London Block by Block, her popularity is continuing to grow. Author Location: North London, UK.

CRAFT BRITAIN

THE UNIQUE, THE RARE, THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE INNOVATIVE Written by Helen Chislett and David Linley UK RRP £40.00 978-1-91431-786-6 13 October 2022 270 x 210 mm

Hardback 256 pages 40,000 words Decorative Arts & Craft

A celebration of world-renowned British craft, exploring almost-extinct crafts that were brought back to life, current ones that are thriving, and future makers who will inspire a younger generation. Britain-centric but with global appeal, will also crossover to lovers of art, interiors and design. Helen Chislett is a journalist and author who specialises in design at a luxury level. She has had work published in many national UK newspapers and titles such as Homes & Gardens, Country Homes & Interiors and Good Housekeeping. David Linley has achieved international renown for his company, Linley, which provides luxury interior design, furniture and accessories of the highest quality. He has written numerous books and lectured around the world at venues including the V&A Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Craft Britain introduces the vast array of British craft, from the craftspeople who keep the heritage alive, such as Savile Row tailors and stained-glass makers, to crafts on the edge of extinction – clog makers, damask weavers – as well as urban craft, artists and more. Illustrated throughout with stunning shots of the finished products, to behind-the-scenes images in studios and workshops or craftspeople at work, this timely publication celebrates the bespoke craft skills of Britain as a global force, and will inspire a new generation to seriously consider a professional life in craft.

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DESIGN MONOGRAPHS Discover the most remarkable architects, designers, brands and design movements of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Each book contains a historical-critical essay discussing the life and work of the subject, followed by an illustrated appreciation of groundbreaking work.

UK RRP £14.99 180 x 125 mm Hardback February 2023

DESIGN MONOGRAPHS

GAUDÍ

978-1-83861-116-3

A great pickup as a small gift for a fan of Gaudi or someone who simply wants to learn more quickly. An illustrated “greatest hits” of Gaudi, with a concise explanation of why he is so lauded and the hallmarks that identify his work.

Author: Judith Carmel-Arthur

The ‘Dante of architecture’, Antonio Gaudi crafted extraordinary constructions out of minute and mesmerizing details, transforming fantastical visions into realities on the city streets of Barcelona. His work merged the influences of Orientalism, natural forms, new materials and religious faith into a unique aesthetic. From the furnishings of the Güell Palace to his masterpiece, the still-incomplete Sagrada Família, his imaginative creations are celebrated in this curated selection of images, accompanied by an essay of his life and work.

DESIGN MONOGRAPHS

EAMES

978-1-83861-115-6

Over 80 images showcase the best examples of their work. An example of democratic design itself, this series - with its affordable price point and condensed information - appeals to everyone interested in the subject.

Author: Naomi Stungo

Charles and Ray Eames were the golden couple of postwar American design. True multimedia pioneers, they worked in furniture design, architecture, print, photography and filmmaking. They imbued the modern twentieth-century aesthetic with originality, colour and freshness, and their ability to mould plastics and plywood with an elegance not previously seen resulted in some of the most influential furniture design of the modern age - witnessed not just in the continuing popularity of their original designs but also in the mass production of countless imitations.

DESIGN MONOGRAPHS

STARCK

978-1-83861-114-9

A great pickup as a small gift for a fan of Phillipe Starck or someone who simply wants to learn more quickly. Over 80 images showcase the best examples of his work.

Author: Judith Carmel-Arthur

With his vivid imagination, wit and flair, Philippe Starck has transformed everyday objects into icons of modern design, heralding in the democratic design movement that has influenced what we buy and how we live. Among instantly recognizable classics such as the long-legged Juicy Salif lemon squeezer and the much imitated Sissi Lamp, Starck has created some of the world’s most ground-breaking furniture, interiors, hotels and architecture, all of which are celebrated in this curated selection of images, accompanied by a critical essay of his life and work.

112 pages 10,000 words Art & Design

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MY SCRAPBOOK JOURNAL

A CREATIVE GUIDE TO SCRAPBOOKING AND COLLAGE Written and illustrated by Alina Fischer UK RRP £14.99 978-1-83861-092-0 February 2023

Hardback 160 pages 20,000 words

237 x 185 mm

Handicrafts / Arts & Crafts

A beautiful and practical craft book by scrapbook journaling TikToker Flinasday (aka Alina Fischer), who has 3.3M followers. Includes Flinasday’s most popular pages and her top tips on how to achieve effects. Targeted for those following #stationery (1.5B views), #scrapbooking (1.2B) and #journaling (2.2B) on TikTok, and on Instagram. The trend has followed on from bullet journaling (bujo) and colouring to become the latest paper-craft hobby. The book includes basics on how to get started and find inspiration along with step-by-steps for various techniques from distressing paper to fancy papercutting. Indulge your artistic side, explore your imagination and record your thoughts or life in your own personalized scrapbook journal, collaged with ephemera and embellished with stickers, cut-outs and motivational quotes. Sometimes referred to as a smash or junk journal, scrapbooking can be used to create collages of your favourite themes, record moments or ideas, or keep a lasting record of memorabilia. Discover all the inside tricks and tips from the most popular scrapbooker on social media, and explore her themed layouts, from dark academia to vintage fashion. Find out how she puts her pages together, what inspires her, how and where she sources materials and tools, and how she works in those tiny, tiny notebooks. Packed with inspirations, motivations and practical know-how, you’ll soon be hooked on this hands-on hobby that expresses your creativity and relaxes your mind and body at the same time. Alina Fischer is a Russian-born German kindergarten teacher, and competitive hiphop dancer, living near Dusseldorf, who runs Flinasday, the addictive scrapbooking journal on TikTok that has 3.3 million followers.

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DOGS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD

50 DOGS WHO ALTERED HISTORY, INSPIRED LITERATURE... OR RUINED EVERYTHING Written by Dan Jones UK RRP £12.00 978-1-91431- 731-6 May 2022 215 x 160 mm

Hardback 128 pages

Fun, quirky stories about ‘Man’s best friend’. There are 10.1 million dogs in the UK alone, with 26% of us sharing our lives with one, a number set to increase after months of lockdowns. Across the world, there has been a sharp rise in ‘pandemic puppies’. 50 awe-inspiring stories of dogs that have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined everything. These inspiring, humorous, heartbreaking, or just plain weird stories reveal why dogs have earned their place as our greatest companions, and how our fascination with them is age old. Dan Jones is a former magazine editor, who has written several books on subjects varying from cocktails to grooming and queer history. Dan resides in London, UK.

A YEAR OF GOOD THINGS 365 MICRO-MOMENTS TO BRING YOU JOY Written by Jason Ward UK RRP £10.00 978-1-91431-766-8 29 September 2022 150 x 120 mm

Hardback 288 pages 20,000 words Self-help & Development

Perfect self-purchase or gift for anyone who needs cheering up. Charming spot illustrations throughout. Many of us start the year with best intentions but fail to keep up good habits, then enter a shame spiral when, in fact, the whole point is to feel better about things, not worse! Writer Jason Ward realises this, and to help anyone out who is struggling to fill in their gratitude journal, or is just having a bad day, has come up with 365 ‘micro-joys’ to look out for. A feel-good collection of small, splendid things that can be dipped into for quick inspiration, and will allow anyone to hone their skills so that they notice the positive in life on a daily basis. Let your obsession with being happy begin today! Jason Ward is a writer and journalist. He has written for publications including the Guardian, Little White Lies and Dazed. Author Location: Glasgow, Scotland.

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THE UNKILLABLES 40 RESILIENT HOUSE PLANTS FOR NEW PLANT PARENTS Written by Jo Lambell UK RRP £12.00 978-1-91431-723-1 26 May 2022 203 x 151 mm

Hardback 144 pages 25,000 words Lifestyle / Gardening

Over 40 houseplants for anyone who lacks a green finger. Jo co-owns Beards & Daisies, an online houseplant-delivery service that has the biggest selection of houseplants in the UK, and has over 75K followers on Instagram. Sales of houseplants have skyrocketed in lockdown. Houseplants not only make your space look stylish, they are good for both your physical and mental health. That is… until you kill one (or three). In The Unkillables, Jo Lambell shares her houseplant knowledge so that even the biggest plant serial killers can have an abundant indoor garden. The book contains a Plant Parent Quiz, which will help you to decide the plants that are best for your space, whether it’s a windowless bathroom or a bright kitchen, and details 40 low-maintenance plants and how to keep them healthy and happy. The book also features a First-Aid section that covers common plant ailments, as well as information on potting, watering, fertilizing and more. Jo Lambell’s love of houseplants began in 2001 when she moved into her first home. After carrying a 6ft Monstera over her shoulder on the bus back from a well-known Swedish home-furnishings retailer, she knew there must be a better way of getting plants delivered… which is when she had the idea to start Beards & Daisies, an online plant-delivery company, which stocks the biggest selection of houseplants in the UK. www.beardsanddaisies.co.uk

Photography: Jemma Watts

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FAST FEASTS

QUICK, EASY RECIPES WITH A MIDDLE EASTERN TWIST Written by John Gregory-Smith UK RRP £20.00 978-1-91431-717-0 14 April 2022 230 x 185 mm

Hardback 192 pages 35,000 words Lifestyle / Cookery

Home cooking has become the new normal since the Covid pandemic, and surveys show that many consumers plan to eat out less once restrictions lift. Cooking at home has made people feel more skilled, yet they want to spend less time in the kitchen, so this is the perfect book. John Gregory-Smith is a seasoned cookbook author whose popularity has sky-rocketed during lockdown due to his quick recipes with punchy flavours. The author has a weekly column in the Telegraph as well as a monthly slot on C4’s Sunday Brunch. As we’ve all been cooking more for ourselves lately, it’s become commonplace to run out of ideas or feel fatigued from spending too much time in the kitchen. In Fast Feasts, John Gregory-Smith puts flavour firmly back into the kitchen with a selection of quick and easy recipes, all featuring his signature Middle Eastern twist, which will make you feel excited about cooking again. The book is packed with exciting meals that are full of flavour and look really impressive on the plate. The best thing, they are all super simple to make, using accessible supermarket ingredients so everyone can feel confident cooking them. Think Prawn, fennel and pomegranate salad, perfect for a working from home lunch; a wickedly good Chicken shawarma and chips – a recipe John picked up from his favourite kebab shop in Lebanon; and a showstopping Lemon curd cheesecake. As well as full recipes, John includes cheats on how to make a simple meal sing, from jazzed up mayos to quick sauces and zingy spice mixes that you can keep on hand for later or whip up in a few minutes, as needed. Chapters include working from home lunches, everyday easy, quick prep slow cook, easy entertaining, comfort food and desserts. So whether it’s killer comfort food, tasty mid-week meal or a fuss-free dinner for friends that you’re after, this is the book for you. John Gregory-Smith is a chef, presenter and best-selling author who specialises in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine. A TV presenter with a monthly slot on C4’s Sunday Brunch, he regularly appears on ITV’s This Morning. He has a Saturday Supper Club column in the Telegraph, where he shares three everyday easy-entertaining recipes in the Saturday Magazine. His Instagram has over 70k followers, and his TikTok channel has 50K subscribers who lap up his everyday easy recipes, all with his signature Middle Eastern twist. Find him at @johngs Photography: Nassima Rothacker

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THE MAGNIFICENT BOOK OF VEGETABLES EAT A RAINBOW EVERYDAY WITH OVER 80 VEGETARIAN RECIPES Written by Alice Hart UK RRP £26.00 978-1-91431-721-7 12 May 2022 246 x 189 mm

Hardback 256 pages 40,000 words Lifestyle / Cookery

Over 80 delicious, easy-to-prepare vegetarian recipes. Alice Hart is a well-respected cookbook author and food writer, praised by the likes of Nigella and Skye Gyngell. Perfect for anyone who wants to eat more veg and reap the health benefits. Recipes that are big on flavour but use accessible ingredients. The hunger for thoughtful, wholesome and truly delicious vegetarian recipes is only increasing, especially now that we all know that eating more veg is good for our health – and the planet. In The Magnificent Book of Vegetables, trained chef and food writer Alice Hart shares over 80 tantalising recipes that not only taste great, but will leave you feeling amazing. As a trained nutritionist, Alice knows the importance of vegetable-centric, wholefood eating, but at the same time understands that most of us lead busy lives and shop at our local supermarkets. As such, many of the recipes in this book are uncomplicated yet big on flavour, and really make the vegetable the hero of every dish. Alice shares advice on the best way to plan your shop throughout the seasons so that nothing goes to waste, even suggesting tinned, pickled or frozen swaps where possible. Start the day right with a Green Quinoa Breakfast Bowl, whip up a batch of Kale and Potato Hand Pies with Caraway seeds for the park, and warm up a dreary winter’s evening with Chard and Black Bean Chilli with Jalepeno-cornbread Crust. Featuring do-ahead elements to make your meal preparation easier, tips on when certain vegetables are in season, and fadfree advice, The Magnificent Book of Vegetables will prove that with the right recipe, even a humble cabbage or beetroot can be exciting and delicious. A Leith’s-trained chef with over 20 years’ experience in the food industry and a former food editor of the seminal Waitrose Food Illustrated Magazine, Alice Hart has authored many successful cookery books, including Alice’s Cookbook, Friends at My Table and The New Vegetarian, of which Nigella Lawson wrote, ‘I feel I could cook from this book every night and have the perfect supper on the table daily’. Alice writes regularly for numerous publications, including the New York Times, the Guardian, The Times, the Telegraph, Olive, Delicious, and many more. Drawing on her original degree in physiology, Alice is about to complete a masters (MSc) in Applied Sports Nutrition. She lives in Brighton. Find her at www.alicehartfood.com Photography: Emma Lee

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ANNABEL KARMEL’S FUN, FAST AND EASY CHILDREN’S COOKBOOK Written by Annabel Karmel UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78739-816-0 October 2021

Hardback 112 pages 10,000 words

246 x 189 mm

Celebrity Chef Cookbooks

Brand new cookbook from Annabel Karmel, the UK’s no. 1 children’s cookery author. Perfect for parents who have used Annabel’s weaning books and are now moving on to making meals for young children. Annabel Karmel brand has worldwide appeal and recognition. This practical cookbook from leading children’s cookery author Annabel Karmel is filled with fun, tasty recipes that will help parents inspire young children with a love of cooking, food and healthy eating. Inside, you’ll find everything from Hidden Vegetable Bolognese to Teddy Bear Burgers, as well as nutritionally balanced snacks and sweets like oat and raisin cookies and fruity ice lollies. Recipes include childfriendly versions of food from around the world, such as stir-fries, paella and kebabs. The recipes cater to all dietary requirements, featuring swaps for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan versions. Adults will appreciate the emphasis on nutrition and straightforward, step-by-step instructions. And thanks to the engaging illustrations, children will love discovering more about the food they eat, as well as helping to create meals they’ll love. It’s time to put the fun back in cooking! Annabel Karmel is the UK’s best-selling children’s cookbook author, with over 4 million copies of her Complete Baby And Toddler Meal Planner sold worldwide. She lives in London and has written over 40 books on baby, toddler, child and family food and nutrition.

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ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

THE MAGIC OF MUSHROOMS

FUNGI IN FOLKLORE, SCIENCE AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE Written by Sandra Lawrence UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78739-906-8 4 August 2022 210 x 150 mm

Hardback 208 pages 30,000 words Botany / Mycology

Created in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, whose fungarium houses 1.25 million fungi specimens and countless botanical illustrations of interesting mushrooms. Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet – fungi. At the centre of superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers. Featuring over 100 species, this book shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated. Sandra Lawrence writes for the Evening Standard, Guardian and the English Garden, among others. She is a columnist for British Heritage magazine and is on the Q&A panel of experts for History Revealed magazine. She is based in Greenwich, UK.

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

WITCH’S GARDEN

PLANTS IN FOLKLORE, MAGIC AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE Written by Sandra Lawrence UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78739-436-0 September 2020 210 x 150 mm

Hardback 208 pages 40,585 words Botany / History

Published in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew in London, which receives over 2 million visitors every year. Illustrated with pages from herbals held within the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, along with botanical illustrations and archival images depicting magic and mayhem. The Witch’s Garden describes over 50 of the world’s most powerful, harmful, legendary and storied plants - from the screaming mandrake to calming St John’s Wort, to predicting the weather with seaweed, the creation of salves for broken hearts, sore heads, protection from evil spirits and to even induce immortality. Sandra Lawrence writes for the Evening Standard, Guardian and the English Garden, among others. She is a columnist for British Heritage magazine and is on the Q&A panel of experts for History Revealed magazine. She is based in Greenwich, UK.

Non-Fiction

ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

PLANT WORDS

Written by Joe Richomme and Emma Townshend UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-008-5 13 October 2022 198 x 129 mm

Hardback 208 pages 40,000 words Gardening / Botany

A gifty treasury for those new to plants or for experienced botanists looking to learn more. Plant Words is an eclectic collection of 250 botanical terms curated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This treasury of horticultural terminology will introduce you to terraria, tulip mania and taxonomy, making you an expert in everything from arboreta to the wood-wide web. The perfect gift for connoisseur and beginner botanists alike, Plant Words is beautifully illustrated with over 80 images from Kew’s collection. Founded in 1840, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, are home to the largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world. Kew’s mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi, for the wellbeing of people and the future of all life on Earth.

ASHMOLE AN

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 POTS

THE STORY OF HUMANITY TOLD THROUGH BEAUTIFUL OBJECTS Foreword by Keith Brymer Jones UK RRP £20.00 978-1-80279-239-3 29 September 2022 210 x 150 mm

Hardback 272 pages 40,000 words History of Art / Ceramic Arts

Perfect for watchers of National Geographic and BBC cultural/ historical programming – alongside viewers of Pottery Throw Down viewers and Grayson’s Art Club. A journey through history and across cultures the Ashmolean Museum’s unrivalled ceramics collection. From ancient Egyptian canopic death jars to ethereally beautiful porcelain, Around the World in 80 Pots is an eclectic journey across time and cultures. Expertly selected from the unrivalled collection of the University of Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum, this compendium shows that humankind’s oldest craft is the perfect prism through which to view human history. The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Their world-famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art.

Non-Fiction

DEEP WATER

THE STORY OF THE EVOLUTION OF OUR SEAS AND OCEANS Written by Riley Black UK RRP £25.00 978-1-80279-258-4 October 2022 283 x 245 mm

Hardback 224 pages

Crossover of natural history, marine biology, deep time and palaeontology, for watchers of Mission Blue, Deepsea Challenge and Blue Planet (BBC’s most popular nature series of all time – highest viewed programme of 2017 with 14.5m viewers).

Riley Black is the author of Skeleton Keys, My Beloved Brontosaurus and numerous other books. She has also written about prehistory for publications from National Geographic to Nature and is the resident palaeontologist for the Jurassic World franchise. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Stunning full-colour images showing deep sea flora, fauna and evolution. Deep Water tells the life story of the deep sea and its ancient creatures. What lies beneath the surface of the ocean has mystified humankind for millennia. Today, we have explored more of the surface of the Moon than we have of the deep sea. What thrives in these mysterious depths, how did these life forms evolve from ancient life, and how has this environment changed over time as our planet has developed?

DEEP TIME

A JOURNEY THROUGH 4.5 BILLION YEARS OF OUR PLANET Written by Riley Black UK RRP £25.00 978-1-78739-743-9 September 2021 283 x 245 mm

Hardback 224 pages

Deep time (the concept of geologic time) extremely topical subject. Deep time is the timescale of the geological events that have shaped our planet. Whilst so immense as to challenge human understanding, its evidence is nonetheless visible all around us. Riley Black is the author of Skeleton Keys, My Beloved Brontosaurus and numerous other books. She has also written about prehistory for publications from National Geographic to Nature and is the resident palaeontologist for the Jurassic World franchise. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Through explanations of the latest research and over 200 fascinating images, Deep Time explores this evidence, from the visible layers in ancient rock to the hiss of static on the radio, and from fossilized shark’s teeth to underwater forests. These relics of ancient epochs, many of which we can see and touch today, connect our present to the distant past and answer broader questions about our place in the timeline of the Earth. Charting 4.5 billion years of geological history, this is the story of our world, from its birth to the dawn of civilization.

Non-Fiction

BANG!! 2

THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE Written by Brian May, Patrick Moore, Chris Lintott and Hannah Wakeford UK RRP £20.00 978-1-78739-827-6 October 2021 220 x 180 mm

Hardback 208 pages

Brian May is loved and respected the world over as a member of the rock band Queen but is also a Doctor of Astrophysics. In this book Brian combines his deep knowledge of astronomy alongside his co-authors with a wonderful gift for written and visual communication. Brian May, CBE, PhD, ARCS, FRAS is a founding member of the rock group Queen, a world-renowned guitarist, songwriter, producer and performer, authority on 3-D stereoscopic photography, a passionate campaigner for animal rights and welfare, an advocate for political and social change, and a PhD astronomer. His thesis ‘A Survey of Radial Velocities in the Zodiacal Dust Cloud’ was published in 2007, and he has written seven books.

In 2004 a rock star, a TV astronomer and a young research astronomer sat down to write the story of the Universe in the order in which it happened, from its birth at the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago, through to its ultimate demise in the infinitely far future. The aim of this book is to explain the Big Bang and everything that followed in a way that made sense, in the strict order in which events occurred, and without using maths, so it would be understandable to everyone, regardless of educational background. The original edition of Bang! was a bestseller, and a go-to for anyone wanting to understand the story of the origins and evolution of our Universe that did not duck the science.

THE URBAN PREPPER’S GUIDE HOW TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND PREPARED FOR THE NEXT CRISIS Written by Jim Cobb UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-835-1 July 2022 210 x 150 mm

Paperback 224 pages

In this current era of global instability, prepping for worst-case scenarios has never been more important for more people. Advice in this book is useful for both those who want to prepare for a future catastrophe (like a pandemic!), and for those who simply want to become more self-sufficient in their everyday life. Jim Cobb is a professional prepping instructor and blogger. The author of a series of successful titles including Prepper's Home Defense, Countdown to Preparedness, Prepper's Long-Term Survival, and The Prepper's Complete Book of Disaster Readiness, he lives in the Upper Midwest of the USA.

“Jim Cobb is perhaps the most well-respected author in the preparedness community.” – Joe Alton, MD, author of The Survival Medicine Handbook. The Urban Prepper’s Guide teaches you how to become more self-sufficient while also preparing for any impending worstcase scenarios.

Music & Entertainment Not final art

THE GHIBLIOTHEQUE ANIME MOVIE GUIDE

THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF JAPANESE ANIMATED CINEMA Written by Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham UK RRP £20.00 978-1-80279-288-1 13 October 2022 237 x 185 mm

Hardback 192 pages 50,000 words Animated Films

An expertly assembled and beautifully illustrated guide to some of the greatest anime films ever made. Explore the fascinating world of anime through 30 classic films in this new book from the authors of Ghibliotheque. For PR enquiries, please contact: annabel.robinson@welbeckpublishing.com An accessible beginner’s tour to the wildly popular world of Japanese animated cinema, charting a path that takes in everything from titans of the industry like Akira, Ghost in the Shell and Your Name, to deeper cuts, hidden gems, and future classics that any newcomer to the artform must see. This new guide provides a perfect entry point for film fans who want to expand their knowledge and appreciation of the genre. Each chapter focuses on one of the all-time greatest anime films, with director biographies, recommendations for further viewing and other trivia titbits supplementing the core reviews and breakdowns of each movie. Combined with vibrant film stills and lush posters and portraits, authors Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham reveal the story behind each film, why it’s a must-see, and give readers a welcoming guide through the exciting world of anime. Michael Leader is a writer and broadcaster whose writing has appeared in Sight & Sound and Little White Lies, and whose voice has appeared on podcasts and radio ranging from Ghibliotheque and Truth & Movies to BBC Front Row and BBC Radio 5 Live. At Little Dot Studios, he is a Senior Producer working on projects related to film and video games. Author Location: West Sussex, UK. Jake Cunningham is a writer and producer working in film and audio. At Little Dot Studios, he works across podcasts and video essay production with a focus on film. As well as Ghibliotheque, he has appeared on air for the BBC World Service; and has written and voiced video essays for the BBC and Little White Lies. He has written about film for the i newspaper, BFI, NME and more. Author Location: Walthamstow, UK.

Music & Entertainment

GHIBLIOTHEQUE

THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE MOVIES OF STUDIO GHIBLI Written by Michael Leader & Jake Cunningham UK RRP £20.00 978-1-78739-665-4 September 2021 210 x 185 mm

Hardback 192 pages

An introduction to and analysis of all the studio’s films, from the hosts of the successful Ghibliotheque podcast. Ghibli’s Spirited Away won the 2003 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, among numerous other awards for the studio. A complete and essential guide to the magical movies of Studio Ghibli. Adapted from the acclaimed podcast, Ghibliotheque offers a well-balanced and highly informed critique of some of the greatest animated movies of all time, including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro and Princess Mononoke. From Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind to Earwig and the Witch, authors Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham review every Studio Ghibli feature film, providing insightful background information on how the films were made, and considered filmfan reactions to the works themselves. Beautifully illustrated with stills and posters, portraits of the creative team and the Studio itself, this is a comprehensive, engaging guide to the wonderfully complex, mysterious and entertaining worlds of the legendary, Oscar-winning animation company. Jake Cunningham works for Channel 4, one of the UK’s primary TV channels. As well as Ghibliotheque, he also hosts a podcast for Curzon Cinemas and is a contributor to The Independent, Little White Lies and the British Film Institute. Michael Leader is a writer, broadcaster, podcaster and editor. He writes regularly for Little White Lies and Sight & Sound magazines. He is Editorial Director of Film4 Online and he commissions the BBC Arts short-form essay strand, Inside Cinema. Michael hosts the Ghibliotheque and Truth & Movies podcasts, and has appeared on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 and the BBC World Service.

Music & Entertainment

GODZILLA

THE ULTIMATE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE Written by Toho Co. Ltd, Graham Skipper UK RRP £30.00 978-1-78739-899-3 September 2021 210 x 230 mm

Hardback 256 pages

Godzilla vs. Kong, the 36th movie about Godzilla, is due for release in May 2021. Godzilla is a Guinness world record holder – the longest continually running film franchise. Godzilla is a truly global phenomenon, with 90% consumer awareness. Godzilla even has its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Known as the ‘King of the Monsters’, Godzilla is one of the most famous creatures the cinema has ever known. This book unites fascinating information and stunning imagery from more than 60 years of movie mayhem to show off the Earth’s most enduring monster as never before. This book is the ultimate illustrated reference work to all things Godzilla, from the early days in black and white in Japan to the biggest blockbusters of the 21st century. Never before has a work united the full gamut of Godzilla incarnations. Facts and figures, actors and locations, co-starring monsters and plenty of superb illustrative material add up to make this a rampaging beast of a book! Toho Co. is one of Japan’s largest and most iconic film studios. Founded in 1932, it has grown into a worldwide leader in film production, distribution and exhibition. Its most famous creation is Godzilla, which has grown into one of the world’s most successful recognisable film and media franchises. Graham Skipper is a writer, actor, director, and producer, known for writing/directing the sci-fi/horror feature film Sequence Break, as well as his essays on horror cinema published in Fangoria and My Favourite Horror (Black Vortex Publishing, 2018). Most recently his work can be found in Simon & Schuster’s Video Palace: In Search of the Eyeless Man (2020). Graham is a lifelong Godzilla fan, and was honoured work with Toho developing their Godzilla Tales series of comedic short films in 2020.

Music & Entertainment

Masters of

FOREWORD BY

GUILLERMO DEL TORO AFTERWORD BY

SETH MACFARLANE

MASTERS OF MAKE-UP EFFECTS A CENTURY OF PRACTICAL MAGIC

Written by Howard Berger & Marshall Julius

MAKE-UP EFFECTS

UK RRP £30.00 978-1-80279-001-6 September 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 320 pages 60,000 word Films / Cinemas

A spectacular celebration of film and TV make-up effects with contributions from dozens of masters of the medium.

HOWARD BERGER & MARSHALL JULIUS

Masters of

MAKE-UP EFFECTS A CENTURY OF PRACTICAL MAGIC HOWARD BERGER & MARSHALL JULIUS

Includes hundreds of never-before-seen photos and untold stories from behind the scenes of series including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Foreword by visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and afterword by Seth MacFarlane. Authored by Oscar-winning make-up effects artist Howard Berger and veteran journalist Marshall Julius. Masters of Make-Up Effects is a celebration of make-up artists and acclaimed make-up effects from the world of film and television. Authors Howard Berger and Marshall Julius have gleaned untold stories from the sets of cult classics (Planet of the Apes, An American Werewolf in London, The Thing), fan-favourite film and TV franchises (Star Trek, Star Wars, Harry Potter and the MCU) and modern blockbusters like Dune to chart the fascinating evolution of an industry. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos, many of which have never before been seen in print or on social media, it showcases some of the most iconic make-up effects of all time, while revealing how they came to be in the artists’ own words. Featuring a foreword by Guillermo del Toro, an afterword by Seth MacFarlane, and contributions from more than 50 makeup effects legends, as well as iconic actors including Doug Jones, Robert Englund, James McAvoy and Doug Bradley, and directors Mick Garris and John Landis, Masters of Make-up Effects is the most complete book on movie make-up history ever assembled, and a must read for cinema fans everywhere. Howard Berger is a special make-up effects artist with over 800 feature film credits including Dances With Wolves, Casino, Kill Bill 1 & 2, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Make-up as well as a British Academy Award for Best Achievement in Make-up. He lives in Los Angeles, CA. Marshall Julius is a film critic, blogger, broadcaster and author, whose previous books include Vintage Geek (September Publishing, 2019) and Action! The Action Movie A-Z (Batsford Film Books, 1996). He lives in London, UK.

Music & Entertainment

THE CURE: PICTURES OF YOU Foreword by Robert Smith Photographs by Tom Sheehan UK RRP £30.00 978-1-80279-396-3 13 October 2022 260 x 194 mm

Hardback 256 pages 10,000 words Rock & Pop Music

The definitive collection of renowed photographer Tom Sheehan’s images of The Cure – with photographs seen here for the very first time. The Cure will be touring at the time of publication, playing 22 European countries starting in October – with seven sold-out UK stadium shows in December. Tom Sheehan is a renowned music photographer. Former Chief Photographer for Melody Maker magazine, his prints sell in galleries for thousands of pounds. WITH A FOREWORD BY ROBERT SMITH The definitive collection of renowned photographer Tom Sheehan’s images of The Cure - with photographs seen here for the very first time. Spanning three decades, more than 20 sessions and hundreds of images, Tom Sheehan’s photographs of The Cure are a breathtaking visual chronicle of the most important alternative rock band in the world. Encompassing early portraits, epic live shows, studio sessions and snatched moments on tour around the world, Sheehan’s photographs capture the band’s journey from cult heroes to global rock stars. Many of the images published in this brand new book have never been seen anywhere before now. Beautifully presented and featuring new, original essays by acclaimed author Simon Goddard, this is the ultimate collection of Sheehan’s work, indispensable to any fan of The Cure. Tom Sheehan is a renowned music photographer who has taken iconic images of artists including Mick Jagger, Oasis, The Smiths and many more. Tom was Chief Photographer for Melody Maker magazine, and has featured in the NME, The Times, the Guardian, the Observer, Q and Mojo.

Music & Entertainment

OLIVIA RODRIGO: THE ULTIMATE FAN BOOK INDEPENDENT & UNOFFICIAL Written by Malcolm Croft UK RRP £8.99 978-1-83861-083-8 September 2022 280 x 216 mm

Hardback 64 pages

Olivia Rodrigo is the biggest new pop star on the planet. Her 2021 debut album, Sour, shot to No.1 in 18 countries worldwide – across Europe, Asia and the Americas. In a matter of months, teenage Olivia has amassed more than 47 million followers on social media, with her songs racking up more than 5 billion streams to date. Malcolm Croft is a celebrated author and music journalist. He has worked with many of the world's most important bands, including the Flaming Lips, Coldplay, The Verve and many others. He is the author of dozens of books on popular culture and music.

Packed with interesting facts and dozens of amazing photos Discover everything you need to know about the world’s hottest young pop star in Olivia Rodrigo: The Ultimate Fan Book. Since releasing her debut single ‘Drivers Licence’ in January 2021, Olivia Rodrigo has rocketed to the top of charts around the world, and quickly become not only one of the most exciting young singer-songwriters of the moment, but one of the biggest stars in the world today.

BTS: THE ULTIMATE FAN BOOK EXPERIENCE THE K-POP PHENOMENON! Written by Malcolm Croft UK RRP £8.99 978-1-83861-079-1 May 2022 280 x 216 mm

Hardback 80 pages

BTS are the most popular boy band in the world. They became the first ever K-Pop act to hit #1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2018, a feat they’ve repeated three times since. As of April 2020, BTS have sold over 20 million physical albums in less than 7 years, making them the best-selling Korean act of all time. Malcolm Croft is a celebrated author and music journalist. He has worked with many of the world's most important bands, including the Flaming Lips, Coldplay, The Verve and many others. He is the author of dozens of books on popular culture and music.

BTS have attained 23 Guinness World Records. Experience the K-Pop phenomenon of BTS in this best -selling Ultimate Fan Book! BTS are much more than just a group of seven talented individuals, they are a band acclaimed for their recordsmashing, barrier-breaking, trend-setting dance-pop and hip -hop tunes and personal philosophies. Featuring brand new content and sensational new photos, BTS: The Ultimate Fan Book includes everything you need to know about Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook.

Puzzles

ASSASSIN’S CREED: ESCAPE ROOM PUZZLE BOOK

Written by James Hamer-Morton & Ubisoft UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-106-8 September 2022 210 x 150 mm

Paperback 224 pages

Assassin’s Creed has been played by more than 150 million people worldwide, with 3.6 million active monthly users. The franchise is still going from strength to strength, with Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, the 12th and most recent game release in 2020, becoming the quickest and best-selling edition. The game is a truly global phenomenon, with 43% of players based in the Americas, 40% of players based in Europe and 17% in Asia/Oceania. The Assassin’s Creed Escape Room Puzzle Book is an exciting journey through history in which you must solve a series of puzzles and mysteries to save humanity. You are Joey, a museum worker who comes across a mysterious blade that sets in motion a chain of events that completely upends your life. Drawn into the world of the Assassins, you must tour through time and space – from 5th century BCE Greece to the catacombs of medieval Venice – in order to foil a malevolent Isu plot. Featuring characters and locations familiar to fans of the Assassin’s Creed franchise and written by an experienced real-life escape-room creator, this immersive escape-room experience is both visually exciting and a difficult puzzle quest. Can you solve the conundrums and reveal the Isu plan in time to save the world? James Hamer-Morton is the co-founder of Deadlocked Rooms and has created a number of physical escape rooms in the United Kingdom. He is the author of Escape Room Puzzles and the Sherlock Holmes Escape Room Puzzle Book. Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs.

Puzzles

PANDEMIC: THE ESCAPE-ROOM PUZZLE BOOK

CAN YOU SOLVE THE PUZZLES IN TIME TO SAVE HUMANITY? Written by Jason Ward, Asmodee Group & Z-Man Games UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-181-5 October 2022 210 x 150 mm

Paperback 224 pages

Pandemic is a best-selling board game. It has sold over 2 million copies, has been played by more than 50 million people around the world, and been translated into 27 different languages. It has been sold in dozens of territories, the top 6 of which are the USA, Spain, Canada, the UK, Germany and France. This is an exciting puzzle adventure that travels the world in search of a pandemic cure. It fits perfectly with the board game brand, and will appeal to gamers and puzzlers alike. You and your team are the only things standing in the way of the deadly diseases that threaten the world. The fate of humanity is in your hands! A pandemic has gripped the globe, endangering not just the health and wellbeing of billions of people, but society and the future of civilization itself. You must guide your team to turn the tide and save the world, but to do so you will have to solve a series of difficult puzzles to decode the diseases, identify their weaknesses and find the cure. The book contains numerous team members and locations familiar to anyone who knows and loves the original board games. Each chapter contains visual cryptic conundrums for you to ponder over, translating the Pandemic game into a thrilling global narrative. Are you ready for this exciting puzzle adventure? Jason Ward is a writer and journalist based in Glasgow, Scotland. He has written about film for publications including the Guardian, Little White Lies and Dazed, as well as the books Movie Star Chronicles and 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. He is also the author of books including Should You Buy This Book? and Edgar Allan Poe’s Puzzles From Beyond the Grave and Chilling Cocktails (published by OH Editions in 2021). Asmodee Group is a leading international company dedicated to bringing great games and amazing stories to all corners of the world. Featuring board games such as Catan, Pandemic, Ticket to Ride and Dobble, Asmodee sells millions of units of board, card, miniature and role-playing games every year. Z-Man Games is a North American board game studio who have been creating innovative games since 1999. They combine their keen eye for design, attention to aesthetics and top-notch components to create some of the best games in the industry, including Pandemic, Carcassonne, Love Letter and Citadels.

Puzzles

TICKET TO RIDE PUZZLE BOOK

TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH 100 OFF-THE-RAILS PUZZLES Written by Richard Wolfrik Galland & Asmodee Group UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-598-5 October 2021 210 x 150 mm

Paperback 224 pages 30,000 words Puzzles & Quizzes

Based on the award-winning board game, this book is packed full of 100 original, colourful and exciting challenges for puzzlers and board-game enthusiasts alike. It has been produced in 33 different languages, with its top sales territories being the US, France, Nordics, Canada, Netherland, UK, Germany and Poland. Inspired by the hit board game that has sold over 12 million copies, travel the world from the comfort of your home with the Ticket to Ride Puzzle Book. Richard Wolfrik Galland is a writer and games designer. He has worked as a magazine editor for Games Workshop and as a games designer for Hasbro in the UK and Sony Japan. Asmodee Group is a leading company dedicated to bringing great games and amazing stories to all corners of the world including, Catan, Pandemic, Ticket to Ride and Dobble.

UNLOCK! ESCAPE ADVENTURE PUZZLE BOOK

RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK TO ESCAPE A SERIES OF COMPLEX ROOMS Written by Jason Ward & Asmodee Group UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-599-2 October 2021 210 x 150 mm

Paperback 224 pages 15,000 words Puzzles & Quizzes

Unlock! is a best-selling card game, having sold over 1 million units globally between 2017 and 2019. Escape room experiences are currently a global trend, and this book translates the escape experience to the page. Jason Ward is a celebrated entertainment writer and puzzle creator. He has written for The Guardian, Little White Lies, Dazed, Curzon, The Quietus and IdeasMag. Asmodee Group is a leading international company dedicated to bringing great games and amazing stories to all corners of the world. Asmodee sells millions of units of board, card, miniature and roleplaying games every year.

Includes full-colour artworks throughout to create an interactive experience that can be enjoyed on your own or with a group. Based on the hit card game that has sold millions of copies around the world, the Unlock! Escape Adventure Puzzle Book provides a new way to enjoy the popular Unlock! Escape Adventure series. Immerse yourself in this colourful escape-room experience, which can be enjoyed either at home on your own or with a group.

Puzzles

DOBBLE PUZZLE BOOK

ENTERTAINING VISUAL PUZZLES BASED ON THE CLASSIC DOBBLE ICONS Written by Jason Ward, Asmodee Group & Zygomatic UK RRP £9.99 978-1-80279-102-0 November 2022 172 x 148 mm

Hardback 144 pages

Dobble (Spot It! in the USA) is an award-winning and bestselling visual perception card game that has sold over 10 million units around the world in the past three years. Dobble won Game of the Year at the 2018 Toy Industry Awards. The game is sold in dozens of territories, the top six of which are France, USA, Germany, the UK, Poland and Spain. Dive into the Dobble Puzzle Book, where all of your favourite Dobble icons have combined to create more than 140 creative puzzles inspired by the award-winning game.

Jason Ward is a celebrated entertainment writer and puzzle creator. He has written for The Guardian, Little White Lies, Dazed, Curzon, The Quietus and IdeasMag.

Everyone who loves Dobble will enjoy these colourful challenges, with puzzles ranging from Seeing Dobble and Dobble Trouble to elbboD and Wobble. There are even a series of head-to-head games for you to solve while racing against your friends.

CATAN PUZZLE BOOK

EXPLORE THE EVER-CHANGING WORLD OF CATAN IN THIS PUZZLE-SOLVING ADVENTURE S Written by Richard Wolfrik Galland UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-390-5 October 2020 210 x 150 mm

Paperback 224 pages

Since its creation in 1995 by Klaus Teuber, Settlers of Catan and its many expansions have sold nearly 30 million games around the world. Catan has been produced in more than 40 languages, making it a truly global phenomenon. Its sales figures continue to grow year on year: 2 million copies were sold in 2018 alone.

Richard Wolfrik Galland is a writer and games designer. He has worked as a magazine editor for Games Workshop and as a games designer for Hasbro in the UK and Sony Japan. He is currently the creative director of Warm Acre Games, a successful independent publisher of various types of games. He lives in Lincoln in the UK.

Inspired by the best-selling board game that has sold over 30 million copies, the Catan Puzzle Book is the perfect gift for fans of the Catan franchise who want to expand beyond the board game experience. The timeless world of Catan is waiting for you to explore, build, settle... and solve! Inside the Catan Puzzle Book are 100 original puzzles based on the wildly popular board game, providing a narrative adventure that allows you to discover the unsettled island of Catan.

Puzzles

ESCAPE FROM THE GALLERY

AN ESCAPE-ROOM PUZZLE ADVENTURE Written by James Hamer-Morton UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-601-2 September 2022 172 x 148 mm

Hardback 224 pages 38,000 words Puzzles & Quizzes / Art

An immersive and creative escape-room puzzle experience. This is the third in Welbeck’s escape room series of titles. It can be played as a stand-alone for any who don’t have the previous books, but it is a direct sequel to the enormously successful Escape Room Puzzles. Escape from the Gallery is an immersive escape-room experience that provides a visual feast as well as a tricky puzzle adventure. Featuring artworks ranging from Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to modern masterpieces, you will need to solve visual riddles and discover the hidden secrets that lie within the artworks if you want to figure out what is going on, and why this might be the most important visit to a gallery you have ever made. James Hamer-Morton is the co-founder of Deadlocked Rooms and has created a number of physical escape rooms in the United Kingdom. He is the author of Escape Room Puzzles and Sherlock Holmes Escape Room Puzzles.

THE NATIONAL GALLERY

MASTERS OF ART PUZZLE BOOK

EXPLORE THE WORLD’S GREATEST ARTISTS IN 100 STUNNING PUZZLES Written by Tim Dedopulos UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78739-930-3 October 2021 234 x 153 mm

Paperback 240 pages 25,000 words Puzzles & Quizzes / Art

This is the first puzzle book on the market to have access to such historically important and visually stunning artworks to create puzzles with. Expertly curated by the National Gallery, it includes interesting information about each painting featured, to appeal just as much to the art history buff as the puzzle virtuoso. Tim Dedopulos is an author, puzzle setter and editor. He has written role-playing games and fiction, as well as a number of bestselling puzzle books. The National Gallery in London houses one of the greatest collections of paintings in the world. This is the first puzzle book to be associated with the institution.

Featuring more than 150 iconic artworks, The National Gallery Masters of Art Puzzle Book is a visually spectacular series of challenges, perfect for any art enthusiast or puzzle master. From pictorial puzzles such as Fake or Fortune, Twisted Reflections and Scrambled Image, to cryptic conundrums, logic puzzles, riddles and art-history quizzes, there is something for everyone here. Each artwork is accompanied by a short, informative description, allowing you to improve your art knowledge as you pore over the puzzles.

Puzzles

SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERIES

THE PUZZLING ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES TEN NEW CASES FOR YOU TO CRACK Written by Tim Dedopulos UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80279-091-7 March 2022 238 x 170 mm

Hardback 224 pages 30,000 words Puzzles / Classic Fiction

This interactive book provides the reader with the opportunity to unravel 10 brand-new cases.

Tim Dedopulos is an author, puzzle setter and editor. He worked for Wizards of the Coast and White Wolf, and has written role-playing games and fiction. This is his fifth Sherlock Holmes-inspired puzzle book, each of which have been published around the world in multiple languages

This is the second Sherlock title of the popular Solve-it-Yourself Mysteries series. Welbeck’s Sherlock Holmes-inspired puzzle books have been incredibly successful all around the world, having sold nearly one million copies so far. Each case, written by “John Watson,” leads the reader through a series of clues before leaving them with three questions to solve in order to crack the case and apprehend the culprit. Sherlock Holmes may be the world’s greatest detective, but he needs your help. Join the renowned sleuth and his assistant Dr Watson as they travel across Victorian England, encountering mysterious crimes along the way. Using just Watson’s illustrated case notes, can you unravel the twists and turns of each remarkable story?

THE SHERLOCK HOLMES MUSEUM

MIND PALACE PUZZLES

MASTER SHERLOCK’S MEMORY TECHNIQUES TO HELP SOLVE 100 CASES Written by Tim Dedopulos UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-553-4 March 2022 210 x 150 mm

Paperback 224 pages 30,000 words Puzzles / Classic Fiction

This is a beautifully constructed puzzle book with contemporary images from the original Sherlock publications, as well as memory-boosting tips and techniques The book is endorsed by the official Sherlock Holmes Museum, which is based in Baker Street, London.

Tim Dedopulos is an author, puzzle setter and editor. He worked for Wizards of the Coast and White Wolf, and has written role-playing games and fiction. He has written several Sherlock-themed puzzle books that have sold hundreds of thousands of copies around the world.

The puzzles are “narrated” by Dr Watson himself, allowing the reader to immerse themselves in the language and situations of the original Victorian age. In Sherlock Holmes Mind Palace Puzzles, Dr John Watson shares the great detective’s memory-boosting techniques to help you start to think the Sherlock way. As you work your way through Watson’s latest selection of his esteemed colleague’s cases, Sherlock shares his knowledge of how the human brain works, meaning that you will find your memory skills improving until you too can create your very own Mind Palace!

Puzzles

HOW TO THINK

Test yourself with this range of brain-training puzzles that have been designed to help the reader think in new ways, with scenarios and tips specifically aimed at professionals who want to improve their skills in the business world. Each puzzle comes with a difficulty level and “time to beat” challenge to give goals and help you to improve.

HOW TO THINK:

UK RRP £7.99 198 x 129 mm Paperback

96 pages 7,000 words Approx. 50 Puzzle Artworks

HOW TO THINK:

CREATIVE THINKING PUZZLES

LATERAL THINKING PUZZLES

HOW TO THINK:

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LOGICAL THINKING PUZZLES 978-1-78739-727-9

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TACTICAL THINKING PUZZLES 978-1-78739-784-2

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Puzzles

MENSA'S MOST DIFFICULT

MENSA'S MOST DIFFICULTLOGIC

MENSA'S MOST DIFFICULT MATHS

GEOMETRIC PUZZLES

PROBLEMS

TESTS

Graham Jones

Gareth Moore

January 2021

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January 2021

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237mm 185mm

144 pages £9.99

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144 pages £9.99

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Paperback 144 pages £9.99

Games / Puzzles

MENSA'S MOST DIFFICULT

MENSA'S MOST DIFFICULT IQ

MENSA'S MOST DIFFICULT

PATTERN PUZZLES

PUZZLES

NUMBER PUZZLES

Tim Dedopoulos

Gareth Moore

Games / Puzzles

April 2021 237mm 185mm

Paperback 144 pages £9.99

December 2023 Paperback

237mm 185mm

144 pages £9.99

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MENSA SUDOKU

MENSA KILLER SUDOKU

MENSA LOGIC PUZZLES

Gareth Moore

April 2022 198mm 129mm Games / Sudoku

Paperback 288 pages £7.99

April 2022 198mm 129mm Games / Sudoku

Paperback 288 pages £7.99

April 2022 198mm 129mm Games / Sudoku

Paperback 288 pages £7.99

Sport

THE STORY OF PORSCHE

A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY MANUFACTURER Written by Luke Smith UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-291-1 13 October 2022 180 x 125 mm

Hardback 160 pages 16,000 words Motor Cars / Car Racing

A compact and beautifully designed review of the iconic car manufacturer. From the alluring curves to the powerful engineering, Porsche has been synonymous with both luxury and race car manufacturing for more than 90 years. In The Story of Porsche, every component of the legendary brand’s success is studied and celebrated, from turbulent beginnings to its ascent to the summit of car design and construction. Luke Smith is a Formula 1 and motorsport journalist. He is the Formula 1 Reporter for Autosport and a contributor to the New York Times, having previously served as lead F1 writer at American broadcaster NBC Sports and F1 Editor for Crash.net. Luke has also worked with Al Jazeera and CNBC, as well as hosting FIA press conferences. He is based in London. Author Location: Chiswick, London, UK.

THE STORY OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON

A TRIBUTE TO AN AMERICAN LEGEND Written by John Westlake UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80279-294-2 13 October 2022 180 x 125 mm

Hardback 160 pages 16,000 words

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Motorcycle Racing

Harley-Davidson is the world’s most iconic motorcycle brand and a mainstay of American culture, with a history stretching back more than a century.

John Westlake is a journalist and former editor of Bike, Ride and Motorcycle News. He has more than 20 years’ experience editing specialist titles and has written for dozens of magazines, national newspapers and websites including the Guardian, the Scotsman, Classic Cars and Performance Bikes. Author Location: Peterborough, UK.

There are few silhouettes on the world’s roads as instantly recognisable as that of the Harley-Davidson. The iconic motorcycle brand is synonymous with myth, adventure and excitement, and its story is no different. From a small Milwaukee machine shop at the start of the 20th Century to global renown, The Story of Harley-Davidson charts the turbulent history of the most famous and infamous of the motorbike-making heavyweights. From the Touring to the Softail, Harley-Davidson’s innovation and creativity has ensured its place at the pinnacle of the motorcycle industry for more than a century. Though its ascent has never been plain-sailing, Harley has balanced mechanical reliability and power, with delicate developments and restructurings, protecting the idiosyncrasies that have made the brand as popular worldwide as it is today.

THE STORY OF FERRARI 978-1-78739-924-2 UK RRP £12.99

THE STORY OF MINI 978-1-78739-926-6 UK RRP £12.99

Sport

FORMUL A 1

CIRCUITS FROM ABOVE Written by Bruce Jones UK RRP £27.00 978-1-80279-207-2 18 August 2022 245 x 283 mm

Hardback 224 pages 60,000 words Formula 1 / Sports

Incredible Google™ Earth photography showcases these race tracks in unsurpassed clarity and detail. More than 25 legendary F1 race tracks as you’ve never seen them before. Powered by unique Google™ Earth photography, this stunning illustrated book highlights the signature properties of iconic circuits including Monza, Interlagos and the Nurburgring in incredible detail, providing an unparalleled insight into the unique strengths and challenges of each. This insightful commentary is accompanied by fascinating details on the history of each circuit, as well as the outstanding drivers and unforgettable moments that have defined them: the rivalries, the controversies and the spectacular feats of driving skill. Bruce Jones, a former editor of Autosport magazine, is one of the most respected commentators and reporters on the motor racing scene globally. As well as the bestselling annual Formula One Guide, Bruce has written numerous other books.

FORMUL A 1

THE OFFICIAL HISTORY Written by Maurice Hamilton UK RRP £25.00 978-1-80279-222-5 13 October 2022 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 288 pages 60,000 words Formula 1 / Sports

Ross Brawn, Managing Director of the Formula One Group, has contributed the Foreword. Includes full coverage of the 2021 F1 World Championship, which has been one of the most exciting ever. An electrifying account of the F1 phenomenon, telling the complete story of one of the world’s most popular, thrilling, and glamorous sports. Bringing together a superbly written account of the history of the sport by acclaimed author Maurice Hamilton, and an exceptional selection of stunning images from across seven decades of F1 racing, the book charts the FIA Formula One World Championship, from its first race at Silverstone in May 1950 right through to the present day. Maurice Hamilton was the Observer’s motor racing correspondent from 1990 to 2010 and a summariser on BBC Radio 5 Live’s motor racing coverage. He has written more than a dozen F1 books, including most recently, Formula 1: The Pursuit of Speed – A Photographic Celebration of F1. Author Location: Horsham, UK.

Sport

THE FORMULA ONE RECORD BOOK 2022

GRAND PRIX RESULTS, STATS & RECORDS Written by Bruce Jones UK RRP £40.00 978-1-80279-089-4 17 March 2022 216 x 135 mm

Paperback 1,104 pages 60,000 words Formula 1 & Grand Prix

The first book to feature complete results for every Formula One Grand Prix in history. More than 1,000 pages of in-depth stats, painstakingly compiled and meticulously verified. An essential resource for any motorsport fan. This massive stats and records bible includes the full results of every Grand Prix in F1 history and much more besides. Featuring detailed driver and constructor statistics, championship standings and season reviews, it offers a comprehensive overview of Formula One history in a single, strikingly designed package Bruce Jones is one of the most respected commentators and reporters on the motor racing scene around the world. As well as the best-selling yearly Formula One Guide, Bruce has written numerous other books, including 60 Years of Formula One and The Treasures of Formula One.

FORMULA ONE 2022 THE WORLD’S BESTSELLING GRAND PRIX HANDBOOK Written by Bruce Jones UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78739-911-2 17 February 2022 246 x 189 mm

Paperback 128 pages 45,000 words Formula 1 & Grand Prix

The world’s bestselling Formula One season guide, celebrating its milestone 26th edition in 2022. Author Bruce Jones is one of the world’s most highly respected Formula One journalists and commentators. A full preview of the 2022 season of the Drivers’ World Championship, including team and driver profiles, and fully illustrated maps of every Grand Prix circuit. It also reviews the 2021 season with race-by-race reports and statistics; highlights changes to the rules and regulations for 2022, and discusses major talking points in F1.

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Bruce Jones is one of the most respected commentators and reporters on the motor racing scene around the world. As well as the best-selling yearly Formula One Guide, Bruce has written numerous other books, including 60 Years of Formula One and The Treasures of Formula One

Sport

THE OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE Written by Luke Edwardes-Evans, Serge Laget, Andy McGrath & Bernard Hinault UK RRP £20.00 978-1-78739-668-5 July 2021 283 x 245 mm

Hardback 176 pages

An official publication, this is the definitive illustrated history of the world’s most famous cycling event, the Tour de France. This new edition has been fully updated to include the drama from Tours right up to 2020, with the coronavirus pandemic making for an event like no other. Luke Edwardes-Evans is a freelance writer who regularly contributes articles to Cycling Weekly.

One of the world’s biggest sporting events, the Tour de France draws 10-12 million spectators, is broadcast in 190 countries, and has a social media following of more than 7.5 million.

Serge Laget is a journalist who has covered the race for L’Équipe - France’s leading sports newspaper - for more than 30 years and also written numerous Tourrelated books.

Features hundreds of rarely seen photographs, documents and items of memorabilia from the Tour’s official archives.

Andy McGrath is a staff writer for Cycling Weekly and Cycle Sport magazines. He has covered the Tour de France, Tour of Italy and the sport’s big one-day Classics.

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The Official History of the Tour de France is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events, and the premier competition in world cycling. Through more than 300 photographs, rarely seen documents and items of memorabilia, this book covers more than a century of fascinating stories on the Tour and its iconic yellow jersey.

WORLD FOOTBALL RECORDS 2023 Written by Keir Radnedge UK RRP £19.99 978-1-80279-353-6 October 2022 269 x 205 mm

Hardback 224 pages

New features include updated stats and stories for all major nations, plus fact-filled reviews of the rescheduled UEFA EURO 2020 and Copa América. Thousands of up-to-date facts, stats and fascinating pieces of trivia are crammed into this title, all illustrated with hundreds of photos of the most popular playe-rs from around the world. Keir Radnedge has been covering football for more than 40 years. He has written countless books on the subject, from tournament guides to comprehensive encyclopedias, aimed at all ages. His journalism career included the Daily Mail for 20 years, as well as the Guardian and other national newspapers and magazines in the UK and abroad, and is a former editor of World Soccer. He lives in Bristol.

Every major international team and tournament is covered here, including the FIFA World Cup, Copa América and Africa Cup of Nations. World Football Records 2023 offers a unique presentation of facts and stats from the world of international football. Focusing simultaneously on all the major world and continental tournaments, national team records, exceptional matches and the stars who made it all possible, this exhaustively researched volume tells the stories of these key moments and some of the tales behind them.

Sport

THE OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE FIFA WORLD CUP UK RRP £30.00 978-1-80279-088-7 November 2021 280 x 230 mm

Hardback 320 pages 100,000 words Football / World Cup

This is the only officially licensed book charting the history of the FIFA World Cup, the the biggest single sport event on the planet. A record 3.572 billion people – more than half the world – watched the most recent FIFA World Cup, in Russia in 2018. Foreword by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, and quotes from dozens of football legends past and present. The 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar in November–December 2022, and promises to attract the biggest global audience yet. Experience the complete history of the FIFA World Cup in this definitive visual celebration. The Official History of the FIFA World Cup is a definitive look back at every edition of the biggest football tournament on Earth, from Uruguay in 1930 to Russia in 2018. Packed with hundreds of stunning photographs, exclusive interviews with the biggest stars of each tournament, fascinating stats and unique official documents and memorabilia, this is an essential read for any football fan. Produced with the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich, this Official History features unparalleled depth and insight into the tournament, as well as the players, coaches and fans who have taken part. In the build-up to the highly anticipated Qatar 2022, there’s no better time to revisit the awe-inspiring history of the world’s greatest sporting spectacle: the FIFA World Cup. The FIFA World Football Museum is based in Zurich, Switzerland. It has a permanent collection and curates special exhibitions. All its contents are exclusive. The editorial team comprises football experts from all over the world. They handle the museum’s exhibitions and publications, the FIFA Archives, the FIFA Library and Documentation Center and all of the museum’s interactive and digital platforms.

Narrative Non-Fiction Not final art

STRONG WOMEN FIFTY MODERN ICONS OF SPORT Written by Suzanne Wrack UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80279-225-6 27 October 2022 210 x 150 mm

Hardback 304 pages 30,000 words Social & Cultural History / Feminism

The stories of 50 sportswomen who have achieved greatly, silenced the critics and smashed the patriarchy. High profile stars such as Emma Raducanu, Simone Biles and Megan Rapinoe are driving the surge in interest in women’s sport and feminist icon athletes. Brands such as Nike are investing heavily in sponsorship of women’s sport, with the USA women’s football jersey outselling all others on their online store in 2019. Women’s sportswear also powering huge revenue for Adidas, Under Armour, Lululemon and Gap – women’s participation in sport is steadily rising year on year. For fans of Difficult Women, Badly Behaved Women and Invisible Women. Recounting how women have not only fought their way into the world of sport but to the top of their game, Strong Women explores the trials and triumphs that have led the world’s most inspiring athletes to the winner’s podium and into the annals of history. From being banned from the Olympics to representing every country, and from tennis player Billie Jean King winning the battle of the sexes in the 1970s to gymnast Simone Biles shining a light on athletes’ mental health in 2021, 50 incredible icons’ achievements are described and illustrated in this glorious celebration of modern sporting icons. Suzanne Wrack is a sports writer for the Guardian with a focus on women’s sports. She was highly commended in the Media Initiative of the Year category at the 2018 Women’s Sport Trust ‘Be A Game Changer’ awards, shortlisted for the Football Supporters’ Association writer of the year in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, and, in 2019, she was also shortlisted for sports journalist of the year at the British Press Awards and for Football Journalist of the Year by the Sports Journalists’ Association. Also in 2019, her writing on the abuses suffered by the Afghanistan women’s national team at the hands of the president of the Afghanistan Football Federation was a winner in one of two written categories at the AIPS (International Sports Press Association) awards. Her first book, A Woman’s Game, a social and political history of women’s football, will be published in Spring 2022. Author Location: Walthamstow, London, UK.

Narrative Non-Fiction

THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF ENGLAND

LIVES AND REIGNS FROM THE HOUSE OF WESSEX TO THE HOUSE OF WINDOR Written by Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan UK RRP £20.00 978-1-80279-003-0 13 October 2022 234 x 153 mm

Hardback 320 pages 75,000 words History / Biography

Written by a much-loved broadcasters and bestselling authors Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan. The story of the evolution of modern civilization, told through the lens of those who have ruled it. 29 million viewers tuned into Season 4 of The Crown on Netflix. Season 5 will broadcast in 2022. For PR enquiries, please contact: annabel.robinson@welbeckpublishing.com Historians and broadcasters Peter Snow and Ann MacMillan introduce the most powerful men and women in English, and later British, society. Opening with the reign of King Alfred, during which the foundations of the nation were laid, The Kings and Queens of England introduces the monarchs who have ruled through personal and political strife, triumph, war and peacetime. Snow and MacMillan offer a unique insight into the waxing and waning fortunes of these formidable rulers, from those such as devious King John who ruled with cruelty and fabled warrior-king William the Conqueror, to our own Elizabeth II, admired for her diplomacy and integrity while presiding over turbulent times. Peter Snow is a highly respected journalist, author and broadcaster. He was ITN’s Diplomatic and Defence Correspondent form 1966 to 1979, and presented BBC’s Newsnight from 1980 to 1997. For many years, he was an indispensable part of Britain’s election nights. Ann MacMillan was one of Canada’s first female reporters and moved to the London Bureau of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) after she married Peter Snow in 1976. They co-authored War Stories: Gripping Tales of Courage, Cunning and Compassion in 2017. Also available:

THE TREASURES OF WORLD HISTORY 978-0-23300-604-8 UK RRP £30.00

Author Location: Barnes, London, UK.

TREASURES OF BRITISH HISTORY 978-0-23300-562-1 UK RRP £20.00

Narrative Non-Fiction Not final art

THE HUNT

THE TRUE STORY OF THE SECRET MISSION TO CATCH A TALIBAN WARLORD Written by Andy McNab UK RRP £18.99 978-1-80279-349-9 15 September 2022 234 x 153 mm

Hardback 320 pages 90,000 words Military History

Never before told in book form, the hunt for Mullah Dadullah is an exciting story involving hostage negotiations and undercover missions, and culminating in an explosive assault on a Taliban compound. Andy McNab has sold millions of books worldwide, and this is an exciting new non-fiction series with him at the helm. While he has become synonymous with great fiction, many of Andy’s biggest books are non-fiction, including Seven Troop (233k TCM), The Good Psychopath’s Guide to Success (43k) and the seminal Bravo Two Zero (pre-TCM). From master storyteller Andy McNab, this is the opening book in an adventure-filled and action-packed new series telling, for the first time ever, the true stories of Special Forces missions. It is the early 2000s and 9/11 is fresh in the world’s memory. The Taliban have taken over Afghanistan, and armed militants and explosive devices are terrorising the people. And now a new threat is emerging in the country: suicide bombings, ordered by military commander of the Taliban, Mullah Dadullah. Special Forces are sent in to stop him. The Hunt is the thrilling story of the secret mission to catch Dadullah, one of the most dangerous men alive. Using classified sources and his unique insight into the way the SAS works, Andy McNab gives a page-turning account of what it took the Special Forces to find their target and what they would have to do to take him down. An explosive story of hostage negotiations, undercovers missions and a final, epic assault on Dadullah’s compound that could leave only one side alive, The Hunt is a powerful retelling of a real-life Special Forces mission. Andy McNab has sold millions of books worldwide. As well as being synonynous with great fiction, many of Andy’s biggest books are non-fiction, including Seven Troop (233k TCM), The Good Psychopath’s Guide to Success (43k) and the seminal Bravo Two Zero (pre-TCM).

Narrative Non-Fiction

WHO I AM MY STORY

Written by Melanie Chisholm UK RRP £20.00 978-1-80279-335-2 15 September 2022 234 x 153 mm

Hardback 320 pages 110,000 words Autobiography

While the other Spice Girls have written their stories, Melanie has remained notoriously private, and this will be the first time she will open up about her struggles with mental health, body image, fame, family and being in the Spice Girls. For the first time ever, Melanie C, aka Sporty Spice, tells her amazing life story in her own words and gives a full and honest account of what life was really like in the Spice Girls. I never told my story before because I wasn’t ready. Now, finally, I am. 25 years ago, the Spice Girls, a girlband that began after answering an advert in the paper, released our first single. ‘Wannabe’ became a hit and from that moment, my life changed for ever. I was suddenly part of one of the biggest music groups in history, releasing hit after hit, performing to our amazing fans and spreading the message of Girl Power to the world. It was everything I’d dreamed of growing up, and I’ve had some amazing times… The BRITs! The movie! Travelling the world playing iconic venues like Madison Square Garden, the O2, Wembley Stadium and at the London 2012 Olympics!!! When you’re a woman, though, that power can be easily taken away by those around you, whether by pressure, exhaustion, shaming, bullying or a constant feeling like you aren’t enough. I have been known as Sporty Spice, Mel C, Melanie C or just plain old Melanie Chisholm, but what you will read within the pages of this book is who I truly am, and how I found peace with that after all these years. I have really enjoyed reminiscing and getting everything down on the page, and, though revisiting some of my darkest times was hard, I hope this book can be inspiring and empowering, as well as entertaining and give you a bit of a laugh. Melanie Jayne Chisholm was born in Whiston, Lancashire, and grew up in Widnes, Cheshire. She rose to fame as a member of the Spice Girls, who would become the bestselling girl group of all time. In 1999, she released her first solo album Northern Star, which sold four million copies worldwide, and since then has released seven more albums, including the UK Top 10 album Melanie C in 2020. Author Location: London, UK.

Narrative Non-Fiction

SMALL INVENTIONS THAT MADE A BIG DIFFERENCE FROM PREHISTORY TO THE PRESENT Written by Helen Pilcher UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78739-787-3 August 2021 216 x 135 mm

Hardback 320 pages 60,000 words History / Inventions

Comp titles - Schadenfreude (6.2k); How to Make the World Add Up (18.3k); Bullshit Jobs (16.3k). Gifty format and category with timeless subject. Award-winning author of quirky science titles with background as a comedian, unique voice spanning narrative irreverence and popular science. Features 50 of the most intriguing but unassuming inventions through history, each described in entertaining style and accompanied by a charming b/w illustration. Pockets, matches, spectacles, postage stamps. Whether it’s the stitches that hold our clothes together or the syringes that deliver life-saving vaccines, small things really do make a big difference. Yet these modest but essential components of everyday life are often overlooked. Science and comedy writer Helen Pilcher shares the unexpected stories of 50 humble innovations - from the accidental soldering of two bits of metal that created the pacemaker, to the eighteenth-century sea captain whose ingenious invention paved the way for the filming of Star Wars - and celebrates the joy of the small yet mighty. Helen Pilcher is a tea-drinking, biscuit-nibbling science and comedy writer with a PhD in Neuroscience. Her recent popular science book, Life Changing - How Humans are Altering Life on Earth, was shortlisted for the 2020 Wainwright Prize for Writing on Global Conservation. Her debut book, Bring Back the King: the New Science of De-extinction, was selected as a BBC Radio 2 Fact Not Fiction Book Choice. It was described by comedian Sara Pascoe as “science at its funniest”.

Narrative Non-Fiction

NO FAMILY IS PERFECT

A GUIDE TO EMBRACING THE MESSY REALITY Written by Lucy Blake UK RRP £16.99 978-1-78739-680-7 6 January 2022 234 x 153 mm

Hardback 320 pages 80,000 words Lifestyle / Psychology

The family version of the bestselling The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippa Perry, and for fans of Mark Manson, Esther Perel and Stephen Grosz. Family researcher Lucy Blake pulls apart our expectations about family and shows us how to embrace the messy, beautiful reality. Wherever and however you learnt about family, it’s likely that you have firm answers to these questions. In this revelatory new book, family researcher Lucy Blake shows that, whatever your assumptions are, it’s likely they are wrong. Lucy Blake, who did her post-doctoral work at the Centre for Family Research at the University of Cambridge, is a professor at Edge Hill University in Lancashire. She was the author of the “Hidden Voices” report on family estrangement for the charity Stand Alone, which reached an audience in the millions. This is her first book.

Using interviews with hundreds of families, of many shapes, sizes and nationalities, Blake looks at how our expectations shape and even hinder our relationship with our family, and yet bear no relation to the truth. No Family Is Perfect is a fascinating examination of the messy and beautiful reality of family life and how, if we embrace it, we can improve our relationships and maybe even enjoy Christmas.

REGRETS OF THE DYING STORIES AND WISDOM THAT REMIND US HOW TO LIVE Written by Georgina Scull UK RRP £16.99 978-1-78739-683-8 April 2022 216 x 135 mm

Hardback 320 pages 80,000 words Memoirs / True Stories

Georgina’s podcast for Acast, ‘Regrets of the Dying’, was chosen as a New & Notable Podcast by Apple and was featured in The Guardian and The Huffington Post. Ten years ago, without time to think or prepare, Georgina Scull ruptured internally. The doctors told her she could have died and, as Georgina recovered, she began to consider the life she had led and what she would have left behind.

Georgina Scull is an award-nominated writer. She lives in Cambridge, England with her daughter. This is her first book.

Paralysed by a fear of wasting what seemed like precious time but also fully ready to learn how to spend her second chance, Georgina set out to meet others who had faced their own mortality or had the end in sight. The people she met taught her what it feels like to know you’re running out of time, what tends to stays with you, what you should let go of, what everyone wishes they’d done differently and what it means to have a life well-lived. Regrets of the Dying is a powerful and hopeful meditation on life and what really matters in the end.

Narrative Non-Fiction

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POLITE

THE SCIENCE OF (AND SECRET TO) DEALING WITH PEOPLE Written by Louise Mullany UK RRP £16.99 978-1-80279-342-0 2 February 2023 234 x 153 mm

Hardback 320 pages Psychology / Social Sciences

This is the first ever mass-market book looking at the science of politeness, from a professor and researcher who is a leading figure in the area. This will introduce readers of self-help, soft business and popular psychology to a brand new area: the world of Politeness Theory. For fans of Quiet by Susan Cain (265k TCM), How to Win Friends and Influence People (403k), The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (248k) and Surrounded by Idiots (134k). The first ever mass-market book on politeness and the important role it plays in our work, relationships and lives, from professor and pioneer of Politeness Theory, Louise Mullany So, how can we possibly make a difference? Where do we even start? Are women really more polite than men? What is the most polite country in the world? And when is it OK to swear? Politeness rules our day-to-day lives, whether it’s speaking to colleagues about issues at work, dealing with difficult family members or wondering if you should eat the last biscuit. For years, Louise Mullany has been examining the prevalence and power of politeness in our everyday speech and actions, and discovering what this says about us. In her first book, Polite, Louise shows how the unseen science of politeness governs everything we do, from what we say to how we act, and reveals how a better understanding of the rules and norms of politeness can help us in all aspects of our work, leisure and home lives. And, in doing so, she answers the age-old question… is there ever such a thing as too polite? Louise Mullany teaches Politeness Theory at the University of Nottingham. As well as teaching and writing in this pioneering field, she also goes into schools, businesses and sports teams to help them improve their communication and apply the science of politeness to their own areas. This is her first book.

Narrative Non-Fiction

TRUE CRIME Explore our range of uncensored, real-life stories. From the incredible confessions of a contract killer, to a collection of chilling stories of murders, to a look at the brutal reality of life behing bars – here are our unmissable top true crime picks.

I Am A Drug Lord 978-1-78739-820-7 198 x 129mm, PB UK RRP £8.99 I Am A Hitman 978-1-78739-603-6 198 x 129mm, PB UK RRP £9.99 Serial Killers of Mexico 978-1-80279-127-3 198 x 129mm, PB UK RRP £8.99 Serial Killers of Russia 978-1-78739-602-9 198 x 129mm, PB UK RRP £8.99 The Real Silent Witnesses 978-1-78739-561-9 198 x 129mm, PB UK RRP £8.99 The Secret Prison Governor 978-1-78739-563-3 198 x 129mm, PB UK RRP £8.99

Fiction

JOHN MILTON

Written by bestselling author, Mark Dawson, these titles are part of a high-octane thriller series that is perfect for fans of Jack Reacher and Jason Bourne. John Milton is the British Jack Reacher, and will travel the world righting wrongs.

THE CLEANER

MI6 CREATED HIM. AND NOW THEY WANT HIM DEAD. UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-462-9 234 x 153 mm

Hardback 352 pages 76,900 words

The first in a high-octane thriller series that is perfect for fans of Jack Reacher and Jason Bourne. The Cleaner was a top 15 bestseller in hardback and has now sold 40,000 copies in paperback (and continuing). John Milton is the man the government call when they want a problem to vanish.

SAINT DEATH

MI6 CREATED HIM. AND NOW THEY WANT HIM DEAD. UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78739-478-0 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 400 pages 80,000 words

The second in a high-octane thriller series that is perfect for fans of Jack Reacher and Jason Bourne. Mark Dawson has a massive social media following, with 200,000 fans including an active newsletter.

But what happens when he’s the one that needs to disappear? After a botched job leaves a bloody trail, John Milton disappears into London’s bustling East End. After holing up in a vacant flat, Milton becomes involved with single mother Sharon and her troubled son Elijah, who are caught in an increasingly bloody turf war between two rival gangs. Milton sets about protecting mother and son, meeting violence with violence. But his involvement puts him in the sights of the government’s next best killer, and before long Milton is not just fighting to save a family and a home - he’s fighting to stay alive… Mexico, and immediately finds himself drawn into a vicious battle with the narco-gangs that control the borderlands. Milton saves the life of an idealistic young journalist who has been targeted for execution but the only way to keep her safe is to smuggle her into Texas. Working with the only untouchable cops in the city, and a bounty hunter whose motives are unclear, Milton must keep her safe until the crossing can be made. But when the man looking for her is the legendary assassin Santa Muerta - Saint Death - that’s a lot easier said than done...

John Milton has been off the grid for six months. He surfaces in Ciudad Juarez,

THE DRIVER

YOU CAN’T OUTRUN YOUR PAST UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-703-3 234 x 153 mm

Hardback 432 pages 80,000 words

The John Milton series has gone from strength to strength for Welbeck and our aim of reaching a massive global print readership is being realised.

habit. He doesn’t want to be found. But when a girl he drives to a party goes missing, Milton is worried. Especially when two dead bodies are discovered and the police start treating him as their prime suspect. Milton is a fugitive from the British Secret Service and a man in his position needs extra attention like he needs a hole in the head.

John Milton has started to hope that he might have a future.

As unpleasant secrets leak out and the body count rises, one thing is for sure. Milton might just be the right guy in the wrong place at the wrong time.

He has a job driving a taxi around the streets of San Francisco. He has his anonymity and his solitude. Being invisible has become a comfortable

The Driver is a taut, nail-biting adventure which starring Mark Dawson’s irresistible hero, the maverick ex-MI6 assassin John Milton.

Fiction

THE GAME

COME FOR THE QUEEN, YOU’D BETTER NOT MISS Written by Linda Calvey UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-943-3 31 March 2022 234 x 153 mm

Hardback 400 pages 90,000 words Fiction / Thriller

The first in the series, The Locksmith, was a Top 15 bestseller and there is a huge campaign planned for the paperback edition in late 2021. The Locksmith has one of the best average review ratings on Amazon – people loved it and have been messaging Linda asking for more of Ruby’s story. Linda has effectively been acquitted of murder which makes her 18 years in prison a miscarriage of justice – a story that will be made public soon. Like The Sopranos, The Godfather and generally any story about crime families, there are two main plot arcs: one, the goal is always to become legitimate; two, blood is always thicker than water. She built an empire. Now she needs to protect it. From the dark underbelly of London to the scorching Spanish riviera, Ruby Murphy has built a crime syndicate to be feared. When her husband is murdered in cold blood, she is devastated. But with a firm to run and a business partner to please, there’s no time for tears. In Ruby’s world, family is everything. So when her beloved daughter gets into trouble, Ruby vows to protect her, whatever the cost. But who can be trusted, and who is out for blood?

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Linda Calvey has served 18 years behind bars, making her Britain’s longest-serving female prisoner. She moved to 14 different prisons during her time inside, sharing a prison with Rose West and Myra Hindley. Since her release, Linda has gone straight and leads a quiet life. She is a proud grandmother and finally has her family back together again. The Locksmith was her first novel.

THE LOCKSMITH 978-1-78739-755-2 UK RRP £8.99

Fiction

EYE OF THE STORM

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A DEVASTATING WAR. A LOVE THAT WON’T DIE. Written by Hilary Jones UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78739-777-4 1 September 2022 234 x 153 mm

Hardback 400 pages 100,000 words Fiction / Historical Fiction

Hilary Jones is a widely-trusted and respected medical doctor with a longstanding media career. He is currently the medical advisor on GMTV. He is watched by millions of viewers every morning and has delivered a consistently sane and practical perspective on the Covid-19 pandemic. The series appeals to fans of Jeffrey Archer, Ken Follett and Frederick Forsyth. For PR enquiries, please contact: annabel.robinson@welbeckpublishing.com In Jones’s sequel to Frontline, set in the interwar period, his cast of characters experience the various effects of postwar pressures in the UK: economic, social and political. Some take serious paths, committing to causes of the era (workers’ rights, votes for women, an independent Ireland) while others seek frivolity and excess via the burgeoning ‘bright young things’ scene. All the while they care for family members: young, shellshocked, or ailing.

“The doctor hits the spot and deserves to be read” – JEFFREY ARCHER

The book continues with an important concern of the first: medical advances throughout the period (of which there were many, including vaccines), especially via central characters Will and Grace, who are now young parents and both working in the medical field. Hilary Jones is a General Practitioner and regular contributor to multiple newspapers and television shows. He is a well-known and trusted face to millions in the UK. Author Location: Kent, UK. Also available:

FRONTLINE 978-1-78739-767-5 UK RRP £8.99

Fiction

HAPPY FAMILIES Written by Julie Ma UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78739-688-3 February 2021 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 368 pages 80,000 words Fiction

Winner of the 2020 Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller competition. Previous winners include Caz Frear’s Sweet Little Lies (TCM: 53k) and Tracy Rees’ Amy Snow (TCM: 55k). Refreshing and original, this has the charm of The Rosie Project, the warmth of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and the magic of Gavin and Stacey. Uplifting and heartwarming, this is the perfect feel-good read for a winter in lockdown. Set in rural Wales, Happy Families shines a tender, funny and heartwarming light on the lives of three generations of a Chinese immigrant family. When was the last time you paid much attention to the person behind the counter of your local Chinese takeaway? Amy is thirty-four and has just given up her glittering career in the big (Welsh) city to move back in with her grandfather, returning to work in the small-town Chinese takeaway where she spent her bookish and boring childhood. Why? That’s a secret she won’t tell. Just like the secret of why her grandfather, Ah Goong, and her faith, TC Li, haven’t spoken to each other in thirty years. Weirder still, they’ve lived in the same small flat above the takeaway for the majority of those years, with Amy’s mother Joan acting as their unfortunate go-between and buffer. Now Amy’s parents have moved, leaving her in charge of looking after the old man. But then Ah Goong collapses in the street and time is running out if Amy wants to play happy families before it’s too late. Julie Ma was born and raised in Carmarthen after her grandfather arrived in Wales from China in the 1920s. Her parents set up a Chinese takeaway in the 1970s and she took over the business with her brother in 2008.

Fiction

SUNSET

Written by Jessie Cave UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78739-976-1 26 May 2022 198 x 129 mm

Paperback 416 pages 100,000 words Fiction / Contemporary

Sunset was an instant Number 1 bestseller in the UK. The paperback edition will be supported by another large campaign, which we hope will lead it to reach many more readers. One summer can change everything... Ruth and Hannah are sisters. Bonded by love and friendship, they are perplexingly different characters. Hannah is radiant, organised and hard working. Ruth is forever single and totally aimless. Together they are invincible. Every summer they go on a budget holiday together where they bicker, laugh, fight and make up. But this time is different. Something bad happens. And now everything is changed forever. This bittersweet love story is about needing someone else as much as they need you. It is an ode to our most powerful bonds, how they build us and break us, and how, when all seems lost, we can find joy in the most unexpected places. Jessie Cave is an actress, writer and illustrator, best known for playing Lavender Brown in the Harry Potter films. She has had three critically acclaimed and sellout solo shows, the most recent of which, Sunrise, has had several runs at the Soho Theatre and toured nationally in 2019. She has featured on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, as well as appearing regularly on Sky One’s Trollied. Other drama credits include Call the Midwife, Black Mirror and Glue. She has also had a book of illustrations published, titled Lovesick (Ebury, 2016).

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THE LITTLE BOOK OF YOGA

THE LITTLE BOOK OF CHAKRAS

THE LITTLE BOOK OF MEDITATION

UK RRP £5.99

9781911610694

Hardback 192 pages

9781800691780

Hardback 192 pages

9781911610885

Hardback 192 pages

137mm x 113mm

THE LITTLE BOOK OF CRYSTALS

THE LITTLE BOOK OF ANGELS

THE LITTLE BOOK OF DREAMS

UK RRP £5.99

9781911610618

Hardback 192 pages

9781800691681

Hardback 192 pages

9781800691674

Hardback 192 pages

137mm x 113mm

137 x 113mm

THE LITTLE BOOK OF ASTROLOGY

THE LITTLE BOOK OF SPELLS

THE LITTLE BOOK OF TAROT

UK RRP £5.99

9781911610687 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

9781911610762 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

9781911610700 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

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THE LITTLE BOOK OF DETOX

THE LITTLE BOOK OF SPIRITUALISM

THE LITTLE BOOK OF HERBALISM

UK RRP £5.99

Hardback

UK RRP £5.99

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UK RRP £5.99

Hardback

9781911610908

192 pages

9781911610861

192 pages

9781911610892

192 pages

137mm x 113mm

THE LITTLE BOOK OF NUTRIENTS

THE LITTLE BOOK OF CHINESE THERAPIES

THE LITTLE BOOK OF AROMATHERAPY

UK RRP £5.99

9781911610939

Hardback 192 pages

9781911610847

Hardback 192 pages

9781911610854

Hardback 192 pages

137mm x 113mm

THE LITTLE BOOK OF SLEEP

THE LITTLE BOOK OF ZEN

THE LITTLE BOOK OF AFFIRMATIONS

UK RRP £5.99

9781911610878 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

9781911610922 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

9781800691773 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

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THE LITTLE BOOK OF THE BEATLES

THE LITTLE GUIDE TO BOB DYLAN

THE LITTLE BOOK OF PRINCE

UK RRP £5.99

9781787392557

Hardback 192 pages

9781800691728

Hardback 192 pages

9781787393745

Hardback 192 pages

137mm x 113mm

THE LITTLE BOOK OF ELVIS PRESLEY

THE LITTLE BOOK OF DAVID BOWIE

THE LITTLE BOOK OF THE ROLLING STONES

UK RRP £5.99

9781787392946

Hardback 192 pages

9781787392939

Hardback 192 pages

137mm x 113mm

THE LITTLE BOOK OF BEYONCÉ

THE LITTLE GUIDE TO TAYLOR SWIFT

UK RRP £5.99

9781787393752 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

9781800691698 137mm x 113mm

9781787392540 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

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THE LITTLE GUIDE TO SCHITT'S CREEK

THE LITTLE GUIDE TO THE OFFICE

THE LITTLE GUIDE TO FRIENDS

UK RRP £5.99

9781800690691

Hardback 192 pages

9781800690707

Hardback 192 pages

9781911610601

Hardback 192 pages

137mm x 113mm

THE LITTLE BOOK OF TREES

THE LITTLE BOOK OF BEES

THE LITTLE BOOK OF CATS

UK RRP £5.99

9781800690080

Hardback 192 pages

9781800690073

Hardback 192 pages

137mm x 113mm

THE LITTLE BOOK OF DOGS

THE LITTLE BOOK OF UNICORNS

UK RRP £5.99 9781911610663 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

UK RRP £5.99 9781800691735 137mm x 113mm

9781911610946 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

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Hardback 192 pages

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THE LITTLE BOOK OF PROSECCO

THE LITTLE BOOK OF ROSÉ

THE LITTLE BOOK OF TEQUILA

UK RRP £5.99

9781800690196

Hardback 192 pages

9781800690516

Hardback 192 pages

9781800690271

Hardback 192 pages

137mm x 113mm

THE LITTLE BOOK OF GIN

THE LITTLE BOOK OF WHISKY

THE LITTLE BOOK OF BEER

UK RRP £5.99

9781911610731 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

9781911610755 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

9781911610717 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

Series Orange Hippo!

JOE BIDEN: QUOTES TO LIVE BY UK RRP £5.99 9781800691315

Hardback 192 pages

KAMALA HARRIS: QUOTES TO LIVE BY

THE LITTLE GUIDE TO COCO CHANEL

UK RRP £5.99

9781800690752

Hardback 192 pages

137mm x 113mm

THE LITTLE BOOK OF JANE AUSTEN

THE LITTLE BOOK OF KOBE

UK RRP £5.99

9781800690233 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

9781911610960 137mm x 113mm

9781911610533 137mm x 113mm

Hardback 192 pages

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MBS & Wellbeing

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HOW TO HELP SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA

HOW TO HELP SOMEONE WITH POSTNATAL DEPRESSION

Written by Dr Michelle Hamill

Written by Dr Jenn Cooper

UK RRP £10.99

9781789563016

9781789562828

January 2022

190mm x 135mm

Paperback /

192 pages

HOW TO HELP SOMEONE AFTER A MISCARRIAGE

HOW TO HELP SOMEONE WITH AN EATING DISORDER

Written by Clare Foster, Ruth Bender-Atik

Written by Pamela Macdonald

UK RRP £10.99

9781789562903

9781789561975

September 2021

August 2021

190mm x 135mm

Paperback /

192 pages

HOW TO HELP SOMEONE WITH ANXIETY

HOW TO HELP SOMEONE WITH DEPRESSION

Written by Rachel M Allan

Written by Emma Cotterill

UK RRP £10.99

9781789562668

9781789562637

August 2021

September 2021

190mm x 135mm

Paperback /

192 pages

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NAVIGATING SERIES

Written by experienced practitioners, this series is packed with actionable strategies, practical exercises and top tips. Each book uniquely highlights the positives alongside the negatives, with a focus on improving our mental health, whilst being short and concise for those that are time poor.

NAVIGATING LONELINESS

978-1-78956-020-6

Written by Cheryl Rickman

NAVIGATING SLEEPLESSNESS

978-1-78956-239-2

Written by Dr Lindsay Browning

UK RRP £8.99 198 x 129 mm Paperback

160 - 208 pages 30,000 - 40,000 words Self-help & Personal Development

NAVIGATING PANIC ATTACKS

978-1-78956-255-2

Written by Dr Rita Santos

NAVIGATING STRESS

978-1-78956-298-9

Written by Joy Langley

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FASHION SOURCEBOOKS With introductions by renowned fashion historian Emmanuel Dirix, the Fashion Sourcebooks feature over 500 gorgeous photographs and illustrations documenting the development of the decade’s key trends and shapes.

UK RRP £20.00 237 x 185 mm Hardback

1920s FASHION: THE DEFINITIVE SOURCEBOOK 978-1-78739-887-0

“A source of all the styles, colours, shapes, and silhouettes of the Golden Twenties” Vogue Germany Containing page after page of fabulous Twenties fashions, this exhaustive sourcebook documents the season-by-season fashions of the Twenties’ Jazz Age with an impressive selection of over 500 original photograph and prints.

Author: Charlotte Fiell

This is an essential handbook for all fashion historians, students and vintage enthusiasts with its beautifully beaded dresses, cloche hats and strappy shoes. It reveals the daring elegance of the fashionable flappers who came to define this remarkable era of female emancipation.

1930s FASHION: THE DEFINITIVE SOURCEBOOK 978-1-78739-889-4

Out of the turbulence of the 1930s emerged a fashion revolution. From haute couture to the home-seamstress, unparalleled ingenuity and inventiveness saw new trends emerge and thrive. This is decade of the skirt suit, sportswear-as-daywear, jersey fabrics and trousers. In Hollywood, the silver screen was filled with icons with slinky satin gowns.

Author: Charlotte Fiell

Many of these original, never-seen-before images in this fabulous collection have been selected from popular fashion publications of the day, mail-order catalogues, and Hollywood studio press shots, including material from Harper’s Bazaar, Sears, and film studios MGM and Paramount. An essential guide for any vintage enthusiast.

1940s FASHION: THE DEFINITIVE SOURCEBOOK 978-1-78739-891-7

The early Forties were defined by thriftiness and practicality, but the latter half of the decade saw an explosion of elegance. 1940s Fashion: the Definitive Sourcebook brings together previously unpublished photography and beautifully drawn illustrations to provide a comprehensive overview of the period, from the austerity of the war years to the introduction of Dior’s revolutionary “New Look”, and the return of Hollywood glamour. From haute couture to ready-to-wear, follow the season-byseason fashion evolution of the Forties. Author: Charlotte Fiell

512 pages 20,000 words Fashion

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VINTAGE FASHION

A beautifully illustrated journey through the decades, our Vintage Fashion series looks at the most cutting edge, revolutionary clothes of the last century. From 1920s flapper opulence to ‘90s grunge, these are definitive style guides to be cherished and displayed.

UK RRP £20.00 237x 185 mm Hardback 12 May 2022

256 pages 55,000 words Fashion & Style Guides

Vintage Fashion 978-1-80279-093-1 Vintage Handbags 978-1-80279-095-5 Vintage Jewellery 978-1-80279-111-2 Vintage Knitwear 978-1-80279-097-9 Vintage Shoes 978-1-80279-094-8 BELOW: Spreads from Vintage Fashion

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