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LITTLE WING
WE ALL BELONG SOMEWHERE, AND TO SOMEONE Written by Freya North Export Price £12.99 978-1-78739-761-3 20 January 2022 234 x 153 mm
Paperback 400 pages 90,000 words Fiction
Freya North is the multiple Sunday Times bestselling author of 14 books with millions of copies sold. Little Wing marks a wonderful new direction for Freya North’s writing – perfect for fans of David Nicholls, Maggie O’Farrell and Jojo Moyes. One of Welbeck’s leading fiction titles of 2022, supported by a major year-long PR and marketing campaign. Little Wing is the powerful story of two families over three generations. In the 1960s, a pregnant 16-year-old is banished to one of the remotest parts of the UK. Years later, Nell and Dougie are both at critical moments in their lives when their paths cross. Between Camden, Colchester and the Outer Hebrides, the three story lines collide when secrets are uncovered and answers sought. Little Wing is a novel about resilience, forgiveness and the true meaning of family, about finding one’s place in the world and discovering how we all belong somewhere and to someone. Freya North is one of the UK’s bestselling writers. Her first novel, Sally, was published to great acclaim while she was still in her twenties. Her subsequent books have all been bestsellers. In 2008, she won the RNA Book of the Year award with Pillow Talk. Across all books and formats, she has sold over 3 million books to date.
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THE DRIVER Written by Mark Dawson Export Price £12.99 978-1-78739-704-0 6 January 2022 234 x 153 mm
Paperback 352 pages 75,000 words Fiction / Thriller
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.
Also available in B-Format PB: Export Price £7.99 978-1-78739-705-7 23 June 2022
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The Cleaner, Mark Dawson’s first novel, was a Top 15 bestseller in hardback and has now sold 50,000 copies (and continuing) in paperback in all markets. eBook sales of John Milton books have rocketed in the past year and we are confident we will match those with consistently strong print sales.
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THE MULTI-MILLION BESTSELLING SERIES CONTINUES
Mark Dawson is the bestselling author of the John Milton, Beatrix Rose and Isabella Rose series, and has sold over 4 million books. He lives in Wiltshire with his family. www.markjdawson.com
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 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. 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.
THE CLEANER 978-1-78739-519-0 Export Price £7.99
SAINT DEATH 978-1-78739-478-0 Export Price £7.99
THE HOUSE OF MEMORIES Written by Monica McInerney Export Price £7.99 978-1-78739-714-9 6 January 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 400 pages 120,000 words Fiction / Contemporary
The bestselling multi-award winning novel that catapulted Monica McInerney to fame, republished now for the first time in 20 years. Months after a tragic accident, Ella O’Hanlon flees to London in an attempt to escape her grief, leaving behind the two people she blames for her loss: Aidan, the love of her life, and Jess, her spoiled half-sister. Taken in by her beloved uncle Lucas, Ella discovers that his extraordinary house holds many wonderful memories for her, and his group of transitory boarders provides a refreshing and welcome emotional tonic.
Monica McInerney is the Australian-born Dublin-based author of 12 bestselling books, published internationally and in translation in 12 languages. Her most recent novel, The Godmothers, was an instant Top 10 bestseller, spending many weeks in the Australian and Irish charts.
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But as Ella settles into a comfortable new role as unofficial cook and housemother, Jess secretly comes to London to pursue her own dreams, precipitating an unexpected family reunion and an exploration of the heart – one famished for love, for healing, and for forgiveness.
THE GODMOTHERS 978-1-78739-707-1 Export Price £7.99
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THE ICE COVEN Written by Max Seeck Export Price £7.99 978-1-78739-977-8 17 February 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 448 pages 100,000 words Fiction / Thriller
Max Seeck is on course to become the most commercially successful Nordic writer in English-speaking markets since Jo Nesbo. He is published globally in 37 languages and his books are bestsellers in over 20 markets, including the USA. Major TV adpation in development, ready-to-shoot, post-Covid. Welbeck is giving Seeck a brand new series look. Seeck’s last novel, The Witch Hunter, won Sweden’s prestigious Storytel award (like the CWA) and The Ice Coven has already been shortlisted this year. A young woman’s corpse washes up on a near-frozen Helsinki beach, dressed in a manga costume. At the same time, two famous Instagram influencers go missing from the city, and Jessica is thrown into the darkest case of her career. Jessica discovers that all three have ties to a cult whose forms of worship involve unspeakable acts of cruelty and violence. As she finds herself hunting the truth about the murder and disappearances, an old threat emerges… Max Seeck is a bestselling Finnish novelist, widely hailed as the leading light of a new generation of Nordic crime writers. He lives in Helsinki.
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THE WITCH HUNTER 978-1-78739-479-7 Export Price £7.99
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THE PLANTHUNTER Written by T.L. Mogford Export Price £12.99 978-1-78739-937-2 17 February 2022 234 x 153 mm
Paperback 448 pages 100,000 words Historical Fiction
Beautifully packaged and produced, this is a lead fiction hardback for Welbeck, and it will be supported with a widespread marketing and PR campaign on launch, and throughout 2022. A romantic adventure perfect for fans of reading-group novels such as The Binding and The Familiars. 1867. King’s Road, Chelsea, is a sea of plant nurseries, catering to the Victorian obsession with rare and exotic flora. But each of the glossy emporia is fuelled by the dangerous world of the planthunters – daring adventurers sent into uncharted lands in search of untold wonders to grace England’s finest gardens. Harry Compton is as far from a planthunter as one could imagine – a salesman plucked from the obscurity of the nursery growing fields to become ‘the face that sold a thousand plants’. But one small act of kindness sees him inherit a precious gift – a specimen of a fabled tree last heard of in The Travels of Marco Polo, and a map. Seizing his chance for fame and fortune, Harry sets out to make his mark. But where there is wealth there is corruption, and soon Harry is fleeing England, rounding the Cape of Good Hope and sailing up the Yangtze alongside a young widow – both in pursuit of the plant that could change their futures. T.L. Mogford can trace his roots back to a line of famous horticulturalists – his great-grandfather has an apple tree named after him. Before becoming an author he worked as a journalist for Time Out and as a translator for the European Parliament. The Planthunter is his first historical novel.
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THE TWINS
AN UNBREAKABLE BOND. AN UNBEARABLE TRUTH. Written by L.V. Matthews Export Price £7.99 978-1-78739-917-4 17 March 2022 234 x 153 mm
Paperback 384 pages 90,000 words Fiction / Thriller
L.V. Matthews’s debut was a breakout title for Welbeck. We have invested in multiple books and are building her into a brand author. Thrillers about siblings are endlessly popular. These two dark and complex female characters are reminiscent of Gillian Flynn’s much-loved protagonists. Liv’s strength lies in twisting seemingly normal dynamics into something sinister, asking whether you can ever truly know someone.
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Two sisters. An intense bond. A bitter rivalry. Born in 1984 in rural Essex, L.V. Matthews now lives in Hampshire with her family, where she is setting up an authors’ retreat. Before pursuing a career in writing, she worked in both domestic and international sales for major UK publishing houses.
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Margo is a solitary live-in nanny for an upper-class Kensington family. Cora is a promiscuous dancer on the cusp of a big break, living hand to mouth in a run-down London flat. Different though they are, an unspeakable incident from childhood haunts them both. When the terrible secret comes to light, their fragile existences shatter, pitting them against each other in a race for survival. But can there be a winner when a secret is so dark?
HAVE YOU GOT ANYTHING STRONGER? Written by Imogen Allen Export Price £7.99 978-1-78739-914-3 14 April 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 384 pages 90,000 words Fiction / Contemporary
A sharp, furiously funny and emotional novel about middle age, marriage and family that will appeal to readers of Why Mummy Drinks and Bridget Jones’s Diary. The novel has a pithy, laugh-out-loud narrative and clear broad commercial appeal. Have You Got Anything Stronger? is a comedy about being married with two children and having a husband whose chest is bigger than yours.
Imogen Allen is the author of 20 books (including Sunday Times bestsellers). She was responsible for the hugely successful Babylon series, which sold over one million copies in the UK alone, has been translated into twenty different languages worldwide and was made into two BBC primetime TV shows.
Follow a year in the life of four good friends as they navigate husbands, lovers, children, careers (what’s left of them), and question their harassed realities: Why did they get married? Do they like their children? Does lemon in your vodka tonic count as one of your five-a-day? Will they ever get a bloody break? This book will resonate with women who, between running late for playdates, meetings and Ocado deliveries, have realised that the hamster wheel never stops turning, and it may be too late to crash out.
THE PRANK 978-1-78739-522-0 Export Price £7.99
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THE GAME
Written by Linda Calvey Export Price £12.99 978-1-78739-944-0 31 March 2022 234 x 153 mm
Paperback 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. Set in the Costa del Sol, The Game is the second installment in Linda Calvey’s bestselling crime saga about a woman who runs an East End crime family. For fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers. 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.
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THE LOCKSMITH 978-1-78739-755-2 Export Price £7.99
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FRONTLINE
Written by Dr Hilary Jones Export Price £7.99 978-1-78739-767-5 12 May 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 464 pages 100,000 words Fiction / Historical Fiction
In hardback, Frontline was a major release for Welbeck and was the subject of a large-scale national marketing and publicity campaign. Dr Hilary Jones is a widely-trusted and respected medical doctor with a long-standing media career. He is currently the medical adviser on GMTV. Frontline will appeal to fans of Jeffrey Archer, Ken Follett and Kate Mosse. A sweeping medical drama set on the battlefields of Europe as a global influenza pandemic looms… Frontline is the first instalment in a series charting the rise of a prominent medical family in the 20th Century. From war to a global pandemic, the discovery of penicillin and the birth of the NHS, the Burnetts find themselves at the centre of domestic and international developments in public health. Doctor Hilary Jones is a general practitioner (GP) and regular contributor to multiple newspapers and television shows. He is a well-known and trusted face to millions in the UK.
‘The doctor hits the spot and deserves to be read’ – Jeffrey Archer
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THE TRIAL OF LOTTA RAE
Written by Siobhan MacGowan Export Price £12.99 978-1-78739-782-8 12 May 2022 234 x 153 mm
Paperback 400 pages 90,000 words Fiction / Historical Fiction
Debut novel from the sister of the lead singer of internationally-famous band The Pogues. The MacGowans are a treasured family in Ireland, where this is set to be a big publicity story. Beautifully packaged and produced, this is a lead fiction hardback for Welbeck. The Trial transports us to suffragette London, combining fact and fiction featuring key historical figures. Siobhan shines a contemporary light on the struggles faced, revealing little known yet startling historical facts about gender and sexual misconduct. Perfect for fans of Stacey Halls, Jessie Burton and the 2015 film Suffragette. This will be supported by a widespread international marketing and PR campaign on launch and throughout 2022. Lotta Rae is a working-class fifteen-year-old who is viciously raped by a wealthy gentleman. Her family believe in justice and so Lotta makes the brave decision to testify in court against her attacker. The community supports her, or so it seems. William Lindon is a barrister about to lose everything. He can’t live up to his father’s formidable reputation and if he fails one more case, how will he house, clothe and feed his wife and young son? Both Lotta and William have decisions to make that will change the course of their lives and the lives of everyone around them for generations to come. Siobhan MacGowan is a journalist and musician who lived and worked in London for much of her life before returning to Ireland several years ago. She is from a family of great storytellers, the most prominent of which is her brother, Shane MacGowan of The Pogues.
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AIRSIDE
Written by James Swallow Export Price £12.99 978-1-80279-038-2 26 May 2022 234 x 153 mm
Paperback 400 pages Approx. 80,000 words Fiction / Thriller
Airside is a tense thriller with a compelling hook and a ticking-clock narrative, blending the fast pace of 24 with the gripping high concepts of The Chain, The Girl on the Train and Gone Girl. James Swallow is a bestselling author and BAFTA screenwriter. Clear mass-market appeal, especially with airport trade. Beleaguered businessman Kevin Tyler’s life is imploding: he’s spent months setting up a deal to open an office in Northern Germany, risking everything he owns to push the project through – but at the last possible moment, his partners renege on the agreement when another party sweeps in with a better offer. Left high and dry, Tyler knows he is going home to bankruptcy and an uncertain future. And to add insult to injury, an overbooked flight sees him bumped off the last plane home, leaving him behind to wait out a storm until the next departure the following morning. Stranded in the airside zone of a remote municipal airport, Kevin’s luck seems to have run out – until he stumbles upon a bag of money that could be the solution to all his woes. There’s just one problem – the money is part of a conspiracy of blackmail and murder, and those involved are willing to do anything to keep it. James Swallow is a New York Times, Sunday Times and Amazon bestselling author, a BAFTA nominee, a former journalist and the award-winning writer of over fifty books, along with numerous scripts for video games, radio and television. His writing includes the critically acclaimed Marc Dane action thrillers, the Sundowners steampunk Westerns and fiction from the worlds of Star Trek, Warhammer 40000, Doctor Who, 24, Deus Ex, Stargate, 2000AD and more.
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SUNSET
Written by Jessie Cave Export Price £7.99 978-1-78739-976-1 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 DUCHESS
LOVE CAN CHANGE THE COURSE OF HISTORY Written by Wendy Holden Export Price £7.99 978-1-78739-770-5 9 June 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 432 pages 110,000 words Fiction / Historical Fiction
The Duchess is the second installment of Wendy Holden’s bestselling historical fiction series about outsiders in the House of Windsor. Popular history views Wallis as a ruthless social-climber who destroyed the monarchy; The Duchess portrays a woman caught up in sweep of history against her will. Arriving in 1928, Wallis was a divorced, penniless, middle-aged foreigner with average looks and no connections. Yet, just eight years later, a king renounced his throne for her. How did a woman from nowhere capture the heart of the world’s most glamorous bachelor? Wendy Holden tells the amazing story. Sunday Times Number 1 bestseller Wendy Holden was a journalist before becoming an author. She has written ten consecutive Top Ten bestselling novels and sold more than three million books.
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THE GOVERNESS 978-1-78739-660-9 Export Price £7.99
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ODD HOURS Written by Ania Bas Export Price £12.99 978-1-78739-950-1 23 June 2022 234 x 153 mm
Paperback 432 pages 100,000 words Fiction / Contemporary
A razor-sharp, darkly funny and intimate coming-of-age novel for fans of Naoise Dolan, Dolly Alderton and Louise Nealon. A rare and timely look at life as a Polish immigrant living in London, based on the author’s own experiences of years in an eight person flatshare, low paid jobs and multiple encounters with xenophobia. Tackling themes of class, race, sex and gender, this book will start conversations and make you laugh out loud in equal measure. Gosia is a unique, prickly and loveable protagonist, reminiscent of female leads in My Sister the Serial Killer and Convenience Store Woman. This is a lead hardback for Welbeck. We see it sitting alongside the buzziest and bestselling books of next year. For Gosia, life is something that happens to other people. About to turn thirty, she works as a cashier in a large supermarket and shares a flat in London’s Zone 3 with Lyndsey, a judgemental beautician who keeps a diary – Gosia’s favourite reading material. When the man of her dreams sidles up to her checkout, the quest for his affections propels Gosia to do things she has never done before. Quitting her job to become a personal trainer, she makes a very unlikely friend in Steve, invests in a self-help bible, ups her romance skills by going on practice dates, travels back to Poland, falls out with her mother and loses her job. The novel carries us through suburban London, with its cheap cafés, depressing supermarkets, understaffed libraries, second-rate gyms and drab, rental flats. Sharp, discerning, tender and original, Ania celebrates the unknown and imperfect routes to happiness and fulfilment in a timely excavation of the myth of a perfect life. Ania Bas grew up in Poland and moved to the UK 15 years ago to pursue a career in the arts. She has worked with the Tate, Whitechapel Gallery and others as a socially engaged artist and arts organiser, working directly with disadvantaged communities. She began writing Odd Hours on the Faber Academy ‘Writing a Novel’ course.
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NO FAMILY IS PERFECT
A GUIDE TO EMBRACING THE MESSY REALITY Written by Lucy Blake Export Price £12.99 978-1-78739-681-4 6 January 2022 234 x 153 mm
Paperback 272 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. Lucy is uniquely placed to write this book, having conducted hundreds of interviews with families from across the world, and her work has already been quoted widely in the press. The accompanying publicity and marketing campaign will feature the explosive revelations about family life from the book. Family researcher Lucy Blake pulls apart our expectations about family and shows us how to embrace the messy, beautiful reality. What makes a good parent? Can sibling relationships survive to adulthood? Should love within a family be unconditional? 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. 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. 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, and her work has been reported on in the Daily Mail, the New York Times, the Telegraph, BBC news, Psychologies Magazine and Psychology Today.
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THE JOY OF BEING SELFISH
WHY YOU NEED BOUNDARIES AND HOW TO SET THEM Written by Michelle Elman UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78739-597-8 6 January 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 320 pages 70,000 words Self-help & Personal Development
Michelle Elman is a successful body-positivity influencer (over 300k followers across her two IG accounts, including @scarrednotscared) and accredited life coach. Michelle has appeared on Loose Women, BBC Radio London, Channel 5 News and Sky News, and spoken at events for Stylist Live, Tresemme, LUSH, Summer In The City, Women’s Health Live, Curve Fashion Festival, Leeds Yoga and Wellness Festival. Michelle Elman is a five-board accredited life coach and award-winning activist. She is most known for her campaign Scarred Not Scared and has an active social media presence with over 300k followers. She has appeared on Sky News, Loose Women, Channel 5 News and BBC Radio London, and has written for publications including HuffPost, Grazia, Metro and Stylist.
It’s time to discover the joy of being selfish and reclaim your life through the art of boundaries! Life coach and influencer @scarrednotscared Michelle Elman is here to teach you the practical side of self-love. Creating and upholding strong boundaries will teach others how to treat you, rid your life of drama and toxic relationships and allow you to love yourself and others in the best way you can.
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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.
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THE GREAT ORMOND STREET NURSE
MY LIFE AS A STUDENT NURSE IN THE 1960s Written by Vanessa Martin UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78739-910-5 20 January 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 352+18 pages 90,000 words Memoirs
Nostalgia-filled memoir of a trainee nurse at the world’s most famous children’s hospital. Vanessa Martin has spent 40 years working for the NHS. Part of the royalties will go to GOSH subject to agreement.
Vanessa Martin was a paediatric and general-trained nurse with 40 years’ experience of working in the NHS, most of it spent in the front-line services managing hospital wards. Latterly, she managed a children’s Plastic Surgery Ward, before becoming a Nurse Consultant and the Clinical Director of a Cleft Lip and Palate Service.
From the moment Vanessa Martin stepped foot inside the world’s most renowned children’s hospital, she knew that she needed to get through her first day of training if she was to fulfil her ambition of becoming a paediatric nurse. What followed on that first day, though, wasn’t easy with her first obstacle being a run-in with a very strict and orderly matron. However, Vanessa was young, passionate and determined to succeed. What follows is a heart-warming, life-affirming and at times heart-breaking account of Vanessa’s time there, her overriding motivation being to care and nurse the many children who had to be treated at this remarkable hospital.
CALLING WPC CROCKFORD Written by Ruth D’Alessandro UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78739-909-9 3 March 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 352 pages 90,000 words Memoirs
1950s memoir by one of the first female police officers. Set in a small English town this is Call the Midwife meets Heartbeat. Part of a series. The next books will follow her life as she becomes a sergeant and a detective. In 1951, at the age of 21, Gwendoline Crockford was accepted as a Woman Police Constable into the Berkshire Constabulary. This memoir, written in robust, brisk and clear prose with shards of humour and irony, is rich in social history and reveals not just the life of a pioneering female police constable but a now barely-remembered world of post-war austerity and a society on the brink of enormous change. Ruth D’Alessandro was born and brought up in Shinfield, Berkshire, mid-way between Reading and Wokingham, the daughter of police parents. She studied Modern Arabic at Durham University, and worked for eleven years for Librairie du Liban (the Middle East’s largest reference publisher).
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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 3 March 2022 216 x 135 mm
Hardback 320 pages 80,000 words Memoirs
Georgina’s podcast for Acast, ‘Regrets of the Dying’, which has been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times, was chosen as a New & Notable Podcast by Apple and has been featured in the Guardian and the Huffington Post. There is an enduring cultural fascination with regrets and how we will feel at the end of our life. This book will address all of the questions that arise. If you were told you were going to die tomorrow, what would you regret? Georgina Scull is an award-nominated writer and broadcaster who has created numerous programmes for BBC Radio 4, with more in the works. This is her first book.
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. 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.
GOOD DATA
AN OPTIMIST’S GUIDE TO OUR DIGITAL FUTURE Written by Sam Gilbertl UK RRP £9.99 978-1-78739-633-3 17 February 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 320 pages 80,000 words Databases / Digital Lifestyle
Surveillance, data and privacy are all current and trending topics, but this will be the first book to take a positive outlook on the subject. With the positivity of Factfulness (178k TCM) and Utopia for Realists (57k), and the insights of Hello World (26k) and The Age of Surveillance Capitalism (42k), this is a Big Ideas book for the masses. The book that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about data, privacy and the future of Big Tech.
Sam Gilbert is an affiliated researcher at the Bennett Institute for Public Policy at the University of Cambridge. An expert in data-driven marketing, he was employee number one and chief marketing officer at Bought By Many, an award-winning fintech start-up named as one of Wired‘s hottest start-ups in Europe and ranked 13th in the Sunday Times TechTrack100 in 2018.
Almost everything we do generates data. Digital technology is now so pervasive that it’s very hard to escape its influence, and with that growth comes fear. But whatever the news has told you about data and technology, think again. Good Data examines the incredible new ways this information explosion is already helping us – whether that’s combating inequality, creating jobs, advancing the frontiers of knowledge or protecting us from coronavirus – and explains why the best is yet to come.
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START AT THE END HOW REVERSE-ENGINEERING CAN LEAD TO SUCCESS Written by Dan Bigham UK RRP £8.99 978-1-80279-073-3 31 March 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 272 pages 80,000 words Sports / Self-help & Personal Development
For fans of smart-thinking and sports-science authors like Matthew Syed (Bounce: 100k + TCM / The Greatest: 30k) David Epstein (The Sports Gene: 27k / Range: 11k HBs). This will be the first book to focus on the idea of reverseengineering success, and shows how the theory can be applied in sport, business and wider life.
Aerodynamic engineer-turned-cyclist Dan Bigham is the captain of HUUB Wattbike cycling team and the director of his own sports componentry brand. He regularly gives talks and consults on his work and achievements with the team. This is his first book.
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Dan Bigham is the captain of an amateur British track-cycling team who rose from obscurity to beat professional, multimillion-pound teams at the highest level. Alongside hard work and dedication, Dan credits his success to one thing: reverseengineering the result. In Start at the End, Dan uses his own story as well as wider examples from the worlds of business, personal development and other sports to demonstrate how this approach can help you succeed in any walk of life. Following each stage of the process, from setting goals and assessing your tools to developing the plan and delivering optimum performance, this book will fully explain how to set out and enact the system.
FAKE HISTORY
TEN GREAT LIES AND HOW THEY SHAPED THE WORLD Written by Otto English UK RRP £8.99 978-1-78739-642-5 28 April 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 352 pages 80,000 words History / Philosophy
For fans of Prisoners of Geography (580k TCM), The Silk Roads (259k), Akala’s Natives (99k), and 52 Times Britain Was a Bellend (29k). This is a fun and accessible rewriting of the most widely-used and powerfully mis-used historical narratives that will tap into the modern conversation around the subversion and exposure of the world’s dark, colonial history.
Otto English is the pen name of author and journalist Andrew Scott. From 2010, Scott began writing and tweeting about politics and history, gaining attention for itinerant blog, he moved into journalism and has since written for Politico, the Independent, New Statesman, Daily Mail and many other publications.
A fun, authoritative and alternative history of the world that exposes some of the biggest lies ever told and how they’ve been used over time. Taking the ten biggest lies from history and looking at the people who propagated them, social commentator and expert historian Otto English shows how our past has been bent and broken, used and abused over time to fit the ends of some of the world’s most powerful people.
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THROWN AWAY CHILDREN
SKY’S STORY Written by Louise Allen UK RRP £8.99 978-1-80279-078-8 14 April 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 304 pages 65,000 words Memoirs
Louise Allen is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Thrown Away Children – the new voice in foster-care memoirs. Perfect for fans of Cathy Glass, Maggie Hartley and Kate Skylark. Louise is an expert in adoption and foster care who is regularly called up to Parliment to advise on policy and change. Louise is called up again to step in and help young Sky. From the bestselling author of the foster-care series, Thrown Away Children, comes a new challenge and a precious life to save.
THE MAN WITH THE IRON HEART
THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY OF REINHARD HEYDRICH, THE ARCHITECT OF THE HOLOCAUST Written by Nancy Dougherty UK RRP £30.00 978-1-80279-069-6 14 April 2022 234 x 153 mm
Hardback 656 pages 260,000 words Biography / History
This is the only book on Reinhard Heydrich to be written with the full cooperation of his wife, and features extensive insights from her. There is an abiding fascination with Hitler, Nazi Germany and WWII, and this book offers rare glimpses into the political and social life of the Nazi SS, as well as Heydrich himself. Very few books have been published on Reinhard Heydrich, and this will be the first one to offer such a definitive picture of him. Nancy Dougherty was a biographer and film critic. She received the PEN Girard Award in 1987. She died in 2013.
A fascinating portrait of Reinhard Heydrich, one of the darkest figures of Hitler’s elite and the designer and executor of the Holocaust, featuring in-depth interviews with those who knew him best. The Man With the Iron Heart is an astonishing journey into the depths of Nazi evil and a powerful insight into one of humanity’s darkest figures.
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FIRST CASUALTY
THE SIX-DAY BATTLE THAT BEGAN TWO DECADES OF WAR IN AFGHANISTAN Written by Toby Harnden UK RRP £9.99 978-1-78739-646-3 12 May 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 448 pages 110,000 words History
The author’s previous book, Dead Men Risen, was a Sunday Times bestseller and won the Orwell Prize. This promises to have the same mixture of commercial appeal and political insight. Dead Men Risen has sold over 30k copies (TCM). This is Toby’s first book since then and he has exclusive access to the people involved. The Battle of Qala-i-Janghi was one of the bloodiest conflicts in the US’s ‘War on Terror’ and this will be the first book to tell the incredible story. Toby Harnden has been a journalist for 25 years, after previously spending a decade in the Royal Navy. He’s currently the Managing Editor of the Washington Examiner, and was the Washington Bureau Chief of the Sunday Times. He has written two critically acclaimed and bestselling books, including Dead Men Risen, which won the 2012 Orwell Prize. Draft Cover
Released to coincide with the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, as well as being a gripping read, Toby’s book will examine the cost of the war that would follow the attacks. Bestselling and Orwell Prize-winning author Toby Harnden tells the gripping and incredible story of the six-day battle that began the War in Afghanistan and how it set the scene for twenty years of conflict.
THE TRAITOR OF COLDITZ Written by Robert Verkaik Export Price £12.99 978-1-80279-081-8 9 June 2022 234 x 153 mm
Paperback 352 pages 100,000 words Biography / History
The true story of Britain’s biggest double agents and spies. Robert Verkaik is a journalist and researcher. It is a tale that pits the serial escapers of Colditz against the traitor in their own ranks and the Gestapo against the double agents of MI9. Britain’s hopes are pinned on two of the war’s unlikeliest heroes – a Jewish Glaswegian dentist and an East End black-marketeer in a story that ranges from Auschwitz to the Cabarets of Berlin.
Robert Verkaik is an author and journalist who has written for the Guardian, Independent, Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Times. In 2013, he was runner-up at the National Press Awards for the category of specialist journalist and has also been long-listed for the Orwell Prize and the Paul Foot Award.
Colditz is an iconic part of the British WWII story, up there with Spitfires and D-Day and the subject of many books, films and TV programmes. This strangely neglected facet of the WWII story, but with a bigger story which for all sorts of reasons (not least of which were live security issues) has never been told with Robert Verkaik uncovering it for the first time.
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Written by Paul Oakenfold Export Price £12.99 978-1-80279-080-1 16 June 2022 234 x 153 mm
Paperback 304+2 pages 90,000 words Memoirs / Music
Voted the world’s best DJ, twice, Paul Oakenfold’s influence spans decades and many artists such as Madonna, Michael Jackson and U2 to name a few.
Paul Oakenfold is an English record producer and trance DJ. He is a threetime Grammy Award and two-time World Music Awards nominee. He was voted the No. 1 DJ in the World twice, in 1998 and 1999, by DJ Magazine.
A behind-the-scenes look at his music career and the hedonistic times of the 1980s, ‘90s and early noughties. Paul needs no introduction: from the earliest days of Balearic and trance, to writing the ‘Big Brother’ theme tune, from producing Madonna, U2 and Michael Jackson and composing the soundtrack for The Bourne Identity, his career has been as diverse as it has been influential. “Modesty forbids me from getting too carried away but that ain’t bad for a chronically dyslexic cockney with no academic qualifications to speak of. Or, of which to speak, as I think you’re supposed to say.” In his memoir, Paul will not only talk candidly about his dyslexia and struggles with education, but also take the reader back to the early days in Ibiza and New York and behind the scenes during the extraordinary global success that followed.
POSITIVITY
CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, MOTIVATION Written by Paul McKenna UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78739-960-0 6 January 2022 216 x 135 mm
Paperback 192 pages 30,000 words Self-help & Personal Development
Paul McKenna the world leading hypnotist and NLP expert is back with his brand new book on positivity. With easy to use exercises and visualisation techniques, this is a practical guide to becoming more positive. We currently live in a time of unprecedented challenges and a need for mental strength and adaptability to a new way of life.
Paul McKenna, Ph.D. has helped millions of people successfully lose weight, quit smoking, overcome insomnia, eliminate stress, and increase self-confidence. He is Britain’s bestselling non-fiction author, having sold 3 million books in 3 years, and his TV shows and live appearances have been watched and attended by millions of people in 42 countries around the world.
Traditional ‘positive thinking’ just isn’t enough to make any lasting difference. After 30 years working as a therapist, Paul McKenna has developed a unique approach – one that can guide you towards an all-round feeling of positivity - putting you into optimal states of mind, building up your resilience and enabling good decisions and actions that lead to successful results in life. This book and audio content are a practical psychological system in how to survive and thrive – how to discover your own natural most powerful resources for self-care, self-belief and for taking control of your life
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NURTURE YOUR CHILD’S EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
5 STEPS TO HELP YOUR CHILD COPE WITH BIG EMOTIONS AND BUILD RESILIENCE Written by Dr Anne Lane UK RRP £12.99 978-1-78956-262-0 3 February 2022 216 x 135 mm
Paperback 224 pages 60,000 words Child Care / Psychology
Child mental health has never been more important: in the UK 1 in 6 children aged five to sixteen were identified as having a probable mental-health problem in July 2020 (Youngminds). Gives parents the tools they need to help their child struggling with ‘big’ emotions such as anxiety, anger and fear. Draws on the latest theories and practice of psychology, giving practical advice to parents. Dr Anne Lane is a clinical psychologist and family therapist. For more than twenty years, she has worked in mental health, both in the NHS and her own private practice. She is a lively, passionate communicator who cares deeply about the lives of adults, families and children she works with.
Nurturing your child’s ‘emotional intelligence’, so they can understand their emotions, is one of the most important things you can teach your child. But parents are often at a loss as to how best to do this. Dr Anne Lane provides a compass through that haze of uncertain emotional parenting, to help parents teach their children the crucial life skills that create emotional intelligence.
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HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND BOOST YOUR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING AS A SINGLE MUM Written by Amy Rose and Dr Emma Cotterill UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80129-011-1 3 March 2022 216 x 135 mm
Paperback 224 pages 65,000 words Parenting / Self-help
There are 1.6 million single mothers in the UK (Gingerbread) and 11.4 million in the US. This book addresses single mothers’ mental health and emotional wellbeing.
Journalist Amy Rose became a single mother during Christmas 2018, turning her life upside down. She documents her solo parenting and mental-health journey on Instagram (@by.amyrose, 23.4k followers). Dr Emma Cotterill is a clinical psychologist experienced in supporting people with a range of mental-health difficulties.
Offers evidence-based strategies to process negative feelings and boost resilience. Draws upon the lived experience of the single parent community to help mothers feel connected and not so alone. Whether you’re single by choice or not, becoming a single mother is mentally exhausting. And in a world where negative stereotypes are still rife, it can be difficult to ask for help. This is where Surviving Solo Motherhood steps in, offering emotional support to single mothers of any-aged child.
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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.
Own It 978-1-78956-286-6 UK RRP £12.99 3 February 2022 Beat Stress at Work 978-1-80129-012-8 UK RRP £12.99 3 March 2022 How to Listen So Men Will Talk 978-1-78956-292-7 UK RRP £10.99 14 April 2022 Sea Soul Journeys Oracle Cards 978-1-80129-073-9 UK RRP £16.99 (incl. VAT) 12 May 2022 Positive Affirmations for Sensitive People 978-1-80129-080-7 UK RRP £9.99 3 March 2022
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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.
HOW TO CONTROL THE UNCONTROLLABLE
10 GAME CHANGING IDEAS TO HELP YOU THINK LIKE A STOIC AND BUILD A RESILIENT LIFE Written by Ben Aldridge UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80129-042-5 9 June 2022 216 x 135 mm
Paperback 224 pages 65,000 words Health & Personal Development
Ben’s first book How to be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable has an excellent sales track and has 212 Amazon reviews with an average 4.5 rating.
Ben Aldridge writes about practical philosophy, comfort zones, mental health and adventure. Heavily influenced by Stoicism, Buddhism, Popular Psychology and CBT, Ben’s challenges encourage us to get uncomfortable and experience the personal growth that we can only gain from pushing ourselves to the limit.
Uses Stoicism as the jumping-off point but is presented in an accessible everyday way. Conversational and approachable with some humour thrown in for good measure. Other books on Stoicism are either academic or turgid in tone. Building on the success of How to Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable, Ben Aldridge, teacher, adventurer and practical philosopher, explores the virtues of Stoicism. Ben explains how we can really embrace Stoic principals, using his tried-and-tested exercises, to help us build long lasting mental resilience. Ben challenges us to make conscious decisions based on what he calls The Stoic Golden Rule: The only thing you have control over is how you respond to external events.
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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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HUMBLE
THE QUIET POWER OF AN ANCIENT VIRTUE Written by Daryl R. Van Tongeren, PhD Export Price £12.99 978-1-80129-099-9 26 May 2022 216 x 135 mm
Paperback 208 pages 70,000 words Psychology / Society & Culture
Written by an expert in the field, Dr Tongeren has been researching humility for over 10 years and has published numerous research articles on the subject. Dr Tongeren regularly attends conventions and conferences and is the associate editor of the Journal of Positive Psychology in the US. His work has been covered in the New York Times, Washington Post, Huffington Post and Men’s Health, amongst others. Contrasts the current rise in narcissism and obsession with image and self-promotion. The first book to examine the benefits of humility. Covers cutting-edge scientific research and marries it with practical advice. Humble takes up-to-date cutting-edge scientific research and demonstrates how this undervalued trait has the power to change the way we live, think and act. Humility has long been extolled as an ancient virtue. However, recent scientific research has revealed what our ancestors already knew – that humility has the transformative power to change people’s lives, their relationships, their work and society itself. Humility stands in stark contrast with the current state of things, offering us a way to engage ourselves and others with honesty, curiosity and open-mindedness, providing us with the ability to present our ideas and views modestly, share praise and blame, and consider the needs of others. This is the first to book to look at what humility is, why it’s important and how to nurture it for personal and societal change, in order to build tolerance and bridge divides Dr Daryl R Van Tongeren presents three reasons it is such a valuable trait for us as individuals, for our personal relationships and for professional success. He shows us practical ways we can develop and regulate it and how, by cultivating a more humble perspective, society and our world can change. Daryl R. Van Tongeren, PhD, is an associate professor of psychology at Hope College Michigan. His research has been supported by numerous grants and has won national and international awards. In 2016, he received a Rising Star designation from the Association for Psychological Science (APS), and was named a Fellow of the International Society for Science and Religion (ISSR) and a Fellow of the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA). Currently, he is an associate editor for the Journal of Positive Psychology, and a consulting editor for Psychology of Religion and Spirituality and the Journal of Social Psychology.
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THREE THINGS TO HELP HEAL THE PLANET SIMPLE IDEAS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL TRAILBLAZERS SO THAT YOU CAN START MAKING A DIFFERENCE TODAY Written by Ana Santi UK RRP £10.99 978-1-80129-075-3 26 May 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 192 pages 40,000 words Health & Personal Development
Published to coincide with World Environment Day on 5 June 2022. Confirmed contributors to date include: Jonathan Safran Foer, Lily Cole, Melissa Hemsley, Dr Gail Bradbrook, Juliet Kinsman, Tristram Stuart, Christopher Raeburn, Tamsin Blanchard and Eshita Kabra-Davies. We’re drowning in seemingly insurmountable global problems on which everyone has an opinion, but few practical solutions! So, how can we possibly make a difference? Where do we even start? What began as a personal To-do list for Ana Santi has transformed into a book for anyone, anywhere, who may not have yet changed their habits for the future of the planet and humanity but would like to start now. Each chapter focuses on something we do in our daily lives: eat, breathe, work, travel. Every personal decision we make around these things has a direct link to the global climate crisis. Each chapter features a collection of three essays on the subject covered from an expert in that field, either personal, scientific or professional. The chapter culminates with three simple actions you can take to make change. You can do all three things from one chapter or do any three things picked from the entire book, or, if you really want to take things to the next level, follow the three-month plan and do all twenty-one ideas in the book – you choose! From how to reduce air pollution and slowing food industry emissions to making our investments greener and our energy bills more efficient, Three Things cuts through the noise to galvanise us into action. Ana Santi has managed to distil the wisdom from a range of disciplines into a digestible and accessible whole. Ana Santi is a journalist who began her career travelling the world to report on the global fashion industry, interviewing ethical pioneers such as Katharine Hamnett, Orsola de Castro, Caryn Franklin and Safia Minney, when sustainable fashion was a niche concept few people believed in. She has written for The Times, the Guardian, Elle, amongst many others, including Drapers, where she was the deputy editor for five years.
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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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THE HOME BAR
OVER 50 COCKTAILS TO SHAKE, MUDDLE AND STIR Written by Andy Clarke UK RRP £12.95 978-1-91431-735-4 12 May 2022 215 x 160 mm
Hardback 160 pages 10,000 words Cookery / Beverages
Andy is a regular on Saturday Kitchen, where he shares his favourite drink recipes. With many pubs and restaurants closed or limited with capacity due to the pandemic, entertaining at home has never been more popular. A stylish gift book with beautiful lifestyle illustrations thoughout. The Home Bar will feature over 50 cocktails recipes, including classics, new mixes, batch drinks, the perfect snacks and more. Andy will impart wisdom on the essential kit needed to stock your home bar, as well as tips and ideas on how to host a cocktail party at home, minus the fuss. Whether it’s a Fridaynight cocktail for one or a festive soirée, The Home Bar has you covered. Wine expert and event host Andy Clarke’s background is in food, drink and travel TV production, producing Saturday Kitchen Live (BBC1), series producing both James Martin’s French Adventures and American Adventures and being responsible for all food and drink on Gordon, Gino & Fred: Road Trip (ITV).
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CAKE BY POST
OVER 50 CAKES, COOKIES AND SWEET TREATS TO SEND BY MAIL Written by Lucy Burton UK RRP £16.99 978-1-91431-728-6 12 May 2022 230 x 175 mm
Hardback 160 pages 25,000 words Cookery / Baking
Over 40 delicious treats, made to be postable. Easy recipes with detailed advice on how to package your bakes so they arrive in one piece. A fun take on the traybake trend. In Cake by Post, Leith’s-trained chef Lucy Burton shares over 40 easy yet decadent recipes, all made to be sent through the post, and small enough to come through your letterbox if you’re not home. Lucy will debunk the myth that modern, stylish baking needs to be complicated – this book will use just one tray and simple, accessible ingredients to guide you towards delicious desserts, perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, Christmas, dinner parties or just because. Lucy Burton is a blogger, food stylist, wedding cake maker and recipe writer based in London. Her recipes have featured in several publications such as OK, the Telegraph and more.
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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
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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 26 May 2022 215 x 160 mm
Hardback 128 pages 20,000 words Lifestyle / Dogs
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. Beautifully illustrated with fun, interesting dog stories. Fifty 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.
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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 17 March 2022 185 x 135 mm
Hardback 192 pages 50,000 words Mind, Body Spirit / Astrology
According to Google Trends, searches for “birth chart” and “astrology” both hit five-year peaks in 2020, with many professional astrologers reporting 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 well-respected astrologer with over 30 books under her belt. Struggling to find a love match on the dating apps? Or maybe you’ve met someone new and you’re wondering if it will stand the test of time? Possibly you’re a Capricorn living with a Cancer, which should mean you’re celestially compatible, but it doesn’t seem to be working. If you have a basic understanding of astrology, you know that the best matched signs are the same element – fire, earth, air and water. So how is it that you are following all the rules and still not getting it right? 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. Once you learn about your own style of loving and sexual expression, you’ll have a much better chance at finding true love. 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. For many of us, life is pretty much all about our relationships, and love is a scary yet exciting thing. Your Love Stars is like being given a special key that can help to unlock the secrets of how to get along with the people, what we expect from them, and how to create a love that lasts. 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, the 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. Find her at www.janestruthers.com
Gift
THE BEST IN THE WORLD
UK RRP £7.99 178 x 111 mm Hardback
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160 pages 10,000 words Gift Books
Our series of beautifully packaged books contain a collection of more than 300 quotes, celebrating the special people in our lives – making this the perfect gift purchase.
THE BEST DAD IN THE WORLD 978-1-91431-752-1
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‘I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father’s protection.’ – Sigmund Freud 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 over 15 books on popular culture and music. Malcolm lives in London.
The Best Mum in the World and The Best Dad in the World are glorious collections of more than 300 quotes celebrating mothers and fathers. With witty and wonderful quotes from the stars of stage, screen and literature, the worlds of music, comedy and politics, this set of delightful books makes for the perfect present to say thank you to your loved ones.
THE BEST MUM IN THE WORLD 978-1-91431-751-4
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‘A mother is one to whom you hurry when you are troubled.’ – Emily Dickinson ‘All I am I owe to my mother.’ – George Washington ‘Whatever else is unsure in this stinking dunghill of a world a mother’s love is not.’ – James Joyce Adrian Besley is the author of the humourous titles The Dangerous Book for Idiots, Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Mr Klinsmann? and Dr Fatkins Resolutionary Diet, along with Every Step Counts – a walking fitness guide, books on YouTube – and the best-selling Superstars of the World Cup 2006, and has penned episodes of The Wombles.
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Fashion Draft Cover
THE COLOUR OF FASHION
THE STORY OF CLOTHES IN 10 COLOURS Written by Caroline Young UK RRP £14.99 978-1-80279-084 9 17 March 2022 194 x 140 mm
Hardback 256 pages 60,000 words Fashion / Art & Design
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. Other comp titles include The Golden Thread, Leopard is a Neutral and Threads of Life. 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? Telling fascinating stories drawn from across history, The Colour of Fashion delves into the significance of colour in dress, and explores how the symbolism has shifted over time. Think of how black transitioned from a colour of mourning to the ultimate in elegance, how millennial pink has defined the Instagram generation, and beige, once a sophisticated favourite of Chanel, now reflects the normcore subculture. Featuring images of iconic colourful moments in fashion history – including Jennifer Lopez in green Versace, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez in white tailoring and Audrey Hepburn in that Little Black Dress – this book is an essential read for fashion lovers. 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.
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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 17 March 2022 283 x 245 mm
Hardback 320 pages 45,000 words Fashion
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. Fashion shows have been reinvented during 2020–21, with fresh focus on the format. The fashion world is reminiscing about the glory days gone by and anticipating how the shows will evolve. This is your invitation to the front row. The Fashion Show tells the story of the haute couture catwalk, through an exclusive collection of VIP invitations. Spanning over 45 years and 300 shows, each invite opens a window into the key trends and ideas behind each collection. Whether high romance at Givenchy, high-brow modernity at Alexander McQueen, floral grandeur at Valentino, vintageinspired fun at Kenzo or emotion at Yves Saint Laurent’s final show, the huge range of themes and styles that have graced the catwalk in the past 50 years are reflected in this book. From simple presentation to melodramatic performance, this chic collection is your passport to the highlight of the fashion year. Iain R. Webb is an award-winning writer and Professor of Fashion at the Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins in London. During his career, he has been fashion editor/ director of BLITZ, Harpers & Queen, Elle, The Times and the London Evening Standard, and has also written for the New York Times, Russian Vogue and the Independent. Webb has published several books, including the highly acclaimed As Seen in BLITZ: Fashioning ‘80s Style, Postcards from the Edge of the Catwalk, Foale and Tuffin: The Sixties and Bill Gibb: Fashion and Fantasy.
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Fashion
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Little Book of Balenciaga
978-1-78739-830-6
£12.99
Hardback
160 pages
. 3 February 2021
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 Valentino
978-1-80279-014-6
. 14 April 2021
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 Gucci 978-1-78739-458-2
Little Book of Louis Vuitton 978-1-78739-741-5 Little Book of Yves Saint Laurent 978-1-78739-554-1 Little Book of Audrey Hepburn 978-1-78739-132-1
Little Book of Schiaparelli 978-1-78739-828-3 Little Book of Christian Louboutin 978-1-78739-739-2
Over 400,000 copies sold
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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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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 8th March 2022
Spanning centuries of female history, these strikingly illustrated volumes shine a light on the often overlooked contributions of women, celebrating these trailblazers who changed the world.
Age 9+
Letters of Great Women 978-1-78739-449-0 UK RRP £25.00
What Would She Do? 978-1-78739-234-2 UK RRP £9.99
Badly Behaved Women 978-0-23300-622-2 UK RRP £20.00
Michelle Obama: Quotes to Live By 978-1-78739-290-8 UK RRP £5.99
March Women March 978-1-78739-851-1 UK RRP £9.99 Wonder Women 978-1-78312-475-6 UK RRP £14.99
Kamala Harris: Quotes to Live By 978-1-80069-075-2 UK RRP £5.99
Age 9+
The Queen: Quotes to Live By 978-1-91161-047-2 UK RRP £5.99
The Little Guide to Coco Chanel 978-1-91161-053-3 UK RRP £5.99
The Little Guide to Dolly Parton 978-1-91161-038-0 UK RRP £5.99
The Little Book of Jane Austen 978-1-80069-023-3 UK RRP £5.99
The Little Guide to Beyoncé 978-1-78739-375-2 UK RRP £5.99
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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
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THE OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE FA CUP Written by Miguel Delaney UK RRP £25.00 978-180279-067-2 17 March 2022 280 x 230 mm
Hardback 256 pages 50,000 words History of Football
This is an official publication produced in partnership with the Football Association. The FA Cup final is still regularly the most-watched match of the season in the UK. The top seven most-watched games of the 2019- 20 season were FA Cup matches. 2022 will mark 150 years since the first FA Cup final in 1872 – a hugely significant milestone. No other current illustrated books on the market covering the history of the FA Cup in this manner. A lavish, illustrated tribute to this iconic competition. Filled with stunning photographs spanning the full history of the Cup, this book celebrates the most exciting, significant and memorable goals, games and upsets in English football history. Featuring insightful commentary on the FA Cup’s development and evolution, as well as details of every Cup-winning side, this is an essential companion for anyone with a love of the competition – which is to say, fans of football everywhere. Miguel Delaney is the chief football writer of the Independent and has been nominated for the SJA Sports Writer of the Year. He has covered three World Cups, four European Championships and 13 Champions League finals. He lives in London.
Published under license for © The Football Association Ltd.
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Puzzles
POCKET-SIZED PUZZLES
UK RRP £5.99 153 x 102 mm Paperback
128 pages 2,500 words Approx. 100 Puzzles
Test yourself with over 100 puzzles of a wide variety packaged in a beautiful book. Suitable for all types of puzzlers, these are the perfect gift or self-purchase for cool and stylish puzzle lovers.
CREATIVE CROSSWORDS
MINDFUL WORDSEARCH
SIMPLY SUDOKU
PERPLEXING LOGIC PUZZLES
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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 3 March 2022 238 x 170 mm
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Hardback 224 pages 30,000 words Puzzles & Quizzes
Sherlock Holmes is the world’s best-known fictional detective. Welbeck’s Sherlock Holmes-inspired puzzle books have been incredibly successful all around the world, having sold nearly one million copies so far.
THE SHERLOCK HOLMES CASE BOOK 978-1-78739-075-1 UK RRP £14.99
This interactive book provides the reader with the opportunity to unravel 10 brand-new cases. Each case – written by “John Watson” in the style of Arthur Conan Doyle and complete with period artworks – 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. 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.
DOBBLE PUZZLE BOOK ENTERTAINING VISUAL PUZZLES BASED ON THE ICONS UK RRP £9.99 978-80279-102-0 9 June 2022 172 x 148 mm
Hardback 144 pages 5,000 words Puzzles & Quizzes
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. The game is sold in dozens of territories, the top six of which are France, USA, Germany, the UK, Poland and Spain. This visual puzzle book fits with the game brand, using the fun Dobble icons to create engaging and colourful puzzles. The puzzles are designed to be enjoyed by everyone who plays Dobble – children and adults alike. The board game industry has seen a resurgence in recent years, with industry forecasters predicting that the global board-game market will be worth more than £9bn by 2023. The Dobble Puzzle Book provides an entertaining series of visual puzzles based on the award-winning and best-selling card game. All of your favourite Dobble icons appear in puzzles ranging from Spot the Difference and Mazes, to Odd One Out and Cartoon Sudoku, including head-to-head puzzles to be played against your friends.
THE RIPPER CASE FILES 978-1-78739-312-7 UK RRP £14.99
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PRIDE MONTH
June 2022
With titles for teens and adults alike, our Pride selection is the perfect combination of education and celebration. Shining a light on stories that have been forced into the shadows for so long, these inspirational and uplifting books remind us all to have pride.
Age 12+
The Little Book of Pride 978-1-91161-046-5 UK RRP £5.99 Pride 978-1-78739-686-9 UK RRP £20.00
Have Pride 978-1-78312-701-6 UK RRP £9.99
Children’s
SMALL & MIGHTY
7+
Building on the success of Welbeck’s adult Orange Hippo! Little Books series, this is the ideal gift purchase for fact-obsessed 5-to 7-year-olds. Filled with stunning original illustrations and bitesized facts, these are pocket-sized treasure troves.
THE SMALL & MIGHTY
UK RRP £5.99 144 pages 137 x 113 mm 4,000 words Hardback Original illustrations throughout
THE SMALL & MIGHTY
BOOK OF SPACE
BOOK OF PLANET EARTH
THE SMALL & MIGHTY
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BOOK OF OCEANS
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BOOK OF DINOSAURS
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HAPPY HAIR
4+
With original illustrations from acclaimed creator Mechal Renee Roe, these are compact, gift-friendly books promoting positivity, diversity and self-esteem.
UK RRP £6.99 3 February 2022 190 x 154 mm 32 pages Hardback 200 - 500 words
Cool Cuts 978-1-78312-823-5 Happy Hair 978-1-78312-822-8 I Love Being Me! 978-1-78312-824-2 I’m Growing Great 978-1-78312-828-0
Children’s 3+
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MAZY THE MOVIE STAR Written by Isla Fisher Illustrated by Paula Bowles UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80130-016-2 12 May 2022 251 x 280 mm
Hardback 32 pages 500 words Children’s Fiction
Funny, reassuring story about having the confidence to be yourself – set in Hollywoof, a version of Hollywood populated entirely by dogs. First of three picture books written by actress and comedian Isla Fisher. Isla’s fiction series Marge in Charge was a bestseller in the UK and Australia. In a gilded kennel lives a famous movie star named Mazy. While other dogs chase sticks at the park, Mazy chases her acting dreams. But then, one morning, Mazy’s agent delivers bad news: they are only giving acting jobs to pedigrees now. Can Mazy embrace what it is that makes her special and find her perfect role? Isla Fisher has worked in TV and film for 25 years. She has played many fun and different characters, but her favourite role is being a mummy to her three children and she has been making up stories at bedtime for them every night since they were born. Paula Bowles lives in Bristol, where she has worked as an illustrator for over 10 years. As well as drawing, she used to work as a pre-school teacher and also knows how to walk the tightrope.
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Children’s 7+
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 TREES Written by Ben Lerwill Illustrated by Kaja Kajfež UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91351-936-0 3 March 2022 280 x 230 mm
Hardback 72 pages 12,000 words Nature / Reference
Travel the world of trees from your own living room! Covers a huge range of trees and what they mean to local cultures. Includes famous individual trees such as Tâne Mahuta in New Zealand and the world’s tallest tree, Hyperion, in the USA. Including a stunning central gatefold that opens out to reveal all 80 trees and how they relate to each other, this book is a visual celebration of the huge variety of trees found across the world, from those you know to those you almost certainly don’t. Ben Lerwill is a multi-award-winning travel writer based in Oxford. His children’s books include Wildlives (Nosy Crow, 2019) and Climate Rebels and Wild Cities (both Puffin, 2020). Kaja Kajfež is an illustrator from Croatia. Besides doing her dream job, she loves to take long walks with her dog and scroll through old picture books.
7+
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Written by Nancy Dickmann Illustrated by Sue Downing UK RRP £14.99 978-191351-935-3 3 March 2022 280 x 230 mm
Hardback 72 pages 12,000 words Music / People & Places
Covers a huge range of musical instruments, with an emphasis on vibrant cultures across the planet. Includes a beautiful central gatefold showing how the musical instruments are connected to each other. This celebration of the huge variety of instruments played across the globe explores traditional instruments from different cultures, as well as the creations of modern artists and musicians, including one that makes music with lightning! Includes ‘make your own’ sections to inspire young music makers. Nancy Dickmann is an experienced children’s non-fiction writer, a Mastermind champion, and a classically trained pianist who now teaches piano to children. Sue Downing studied at Edinburgh College of Art and has worked as a designer and maker of jewellery and greeting cards, as well as a freelance illustrator.
Children’s 7+
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DEEP
DIVE INTO HIDDEN WORLDS Written and illustrated by Jess McGeachin UK RRP £14.99 978-1-91351-948-3 17 February 2022 280 x 230 mm
Hardback 64 pages 7,000 words Nature / Science
Covers diverse topics within one vibrantly illustrated book: nature, geology, astronomy, archaeology, and biology with a sprinkling of philosophy. The first in a three-book series by Australian author-illustrator Jess McGeachin. What hidden worlds lie beneath your feet? Or in the deepest parts of the ocean, where not even sunlight can reach? Come on a journey to meet glowing deep-sea creatures, zombiemaking fungi and the trillions of tiny workers that live inside your own body. But be warned, things can get a little strange in the deep… Deep is an illustrated non-fiction book that explores the places hardest to reach, from the molten depths of our planet to the frigid depths of outer space. Linking seemingly diverse subject matter, it invites the reader to explore worlds hidden from view. Jess McGeachin is an author and illustrator of picture books and non-fiction who is inspired by the natural world and who loves crafting stories full of hidden details that the reader can keep finding well after the first look. His debut picture book, Fly (Penguin Random House), was shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards, Queensland Literary Awards and the 2020 Children’s Book Council of Australia Crichton Award. Jess is also the author-illustrator of The Lost Library (Puffin) and Colin Collects Colors (Little Bee Books). He lives and works in Melbourne, Australia.
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Children’s 3+
LET’S GO OUTSIDE! Written by Ben Lerwell Illustrated by Marina Ruiz UK RRP £12.99 978 -1-91351-981-0 12 April 2022 260 x 250 mm
Hardback 32 pages 500 words Outdoor Recreation
Also available in Paperback: UK RRP £8.99 978 -1-91351-980-3
A non-fiction picture book celebrating the simple joys of spending time outside every day. Encourages free play outdoors in all weathers. Includes children and environments from across the globe. Simple, lyrical text encourages discussion between parent/ carer and child, supplemented by discussion prompts and outdoor activity ideas in the endmatter. ’Let’s go outside! Let’s run as fast as our legs can carry us. Let’s make the best den in the whole wide world.’ The great outdoors is waiting, ready to be filled with excitement and imagination. Explore the fun that can be had outdoors in all weathers and count how many children have gone outside to play in this joyful celebration of imaginative play and the simple pleasure of spending time outside everyday… and cosying up indoors at the end of the day. At the end of this simple and lyrical picture book are discussion prompts and outdoor activity suggestions, all ready for parents and children to say… LET’S GO OUTSIDE! Ben Lerwill is a multi-award-winning travel writer based in Oxford. He’s a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers and has written for publications and websites including national newspapers, Rough Guides, National Geographic Traveller, and many more. He is also an accomplished children’s author, whose books include Wildlives (Nosy Crow, 2019) and Climate Rebels and Wild Cities (both Puffin, 2020). Marina Ruiz graduated from Cambridge School of Art with a Distinction in an MA in Children’s Book Illustration. Marina enjoys working with lyrical, more abstract narratives, combining images and text to express personal thoughts and emotions. She loves printmaking, and always tries to bring those magic textures and colour overlaps into her illustration work.
Children’s 6+
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ISLANDS
EXPLORE THE WORLD’S MOST UNIQUE PLACES Written by Ben Lerwill Illustrated by Li Zhang UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91351-915-5 26 May 2022 280 x 230 mm
Hardback 48 pages 9,000 words People & Places
Truly cross-curricular, spanning wildlife, habitats, geography, geology, history, cultures and technology. Includes features on how islands form and a world map featuring all the places in the book. Take a trip across the globe to explore 18 of the world’s most intriguing islands and discover their stories. Turn the pages to climb their mountains, swim in their seas, discover their histories, wonder at their treasures – and above all, be inspired. Ben Lerwill is a multi-award-winning travel writer based in Oxford. He has written for publications and websites including national newspapers. His children’s books include Wildlives (Nosy Crow, 2019) and Climate Rebels and Wild Cities (both Puffin, 2020). Li Zhang is originally from China but is based in New York. She draws on a whole range of influences from pop artists like David Hockney through to traditional Chinese painting.
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Children’s 8+
SKYGAZING
EXPLORE THE SKY IN THE DAY AND NIGHT Written by Anna Claybourne Illustrated by Kerry Hyndman UK RRP £8.99 978-1-80338-006-3 28 April 2022 280 x 230 mm
Paperback 64 pages 15,000 words Nature / Space
Explore all the wonders of the sky in this expansive illustrated non-fiction title. With a double cover, one half of the book is focused on the sky during the day, while if you turn the book over the other half focuses on the sky at night. Skygazing is a double-sided book full of incredible crosscurricular information, fun activities, and beautiful illustrated scenes to enjoy. Discover why the sky is blue, early experiments in flight, and how helicopters stay aloft, before flipping the book to read all about the night sky. Find out how to read the stars, spot the night’s flying creatures and see the colours of the aurora borealis. Anna Claybourne is an award-winning author of numerous books on the natural world for young readers. Kerry Hyndman is the Blue Peter Book Award-winning illustrator of Survivors (Faber & Faber), as well as producing artwork for The Times, Guardian, and the BBC. 4+
WHAT DID THE TREE SEE? Written by Charlotte Guillain Illustrated by Sam Usher UK RRP £6.99 978-1-91351-929-2 28 April 2022 280 x 230 mm
Paperback 32 pages 15,000 words Nature / History
Follow the growth of a mighty oak over hundreds of years, and witness the changes to landscape and ways of life that go on around it. ’This beautifully drawn book is a delightful launchpad for home learning’ – The Sunday Times Told in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of an oak tree on a hilltop as it witnesses life changing around it over the course of hundreds of years. From the time when hunters chased deer through the woodland, to when trees were cleared for farmland, to the smog and factories emerging during the Industrial Revolution. One majestic oak has seen it all, and now we can, too.
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Charlotte Guillain writes fiction and non-fiction for children, including the George’s Amazing Adventures series. Sam Usher has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award. He’s particularly admired for his drawing skills and prowess with watercolour.
WHAT THE ELEPHANT HEARD 978-1-91351-908-7 UK RRP £12.99
Children’s 6+
FUNNY BUMS, FREAKY BEAKS
AND OTHER INCREDIBLE CREATURE FEATURES Written by Sean Taylor & Alex Morss Illustrated by Sarah Edmonds UK RRP £7.99 978-1-80338-005-6 14 April 2022 280 x 230 mm
Paperback 48 pages 4,500 words Children’s / Wildlife
Featured in The Guardian’s ‘Children’s Books of the Month’ feature. Written by unique author combo Alex Morss and Sean Taylor. Sean brings a lyrical, child-focused quality to the writing, while practising ecologist Alex ensures the information covered is the most current and relevant in the children’s book market. ‘The child-appeal of Funny Bums, Freaky Beaks and Other Incredible Creature Features isn’t limited to the title’ – the Guardian A delightful compendium of all the most unusual and unexpected features in the animal kingdom, from puzzling toes to weird ears, and all the other body parts in between! These creatures have strange features – but they all serve a very useful purpose! This charming and visually appealing book carries the underlying message that everybody and everything is strange and wonderful in its own way – difference should be celebrated!
5+
A FRIEND TO NATURE
ACTIVITIES AND INSPIRATION TO CONNECT WITH THE WILD WORLD Written by Laura Knowles Illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon UK RRP £8.99 978-1-80338-007-0 9 June 2022 246 x 189 mm
Paperback 72 pages 13,000 words Children’s / Wildlife
A beautifully illustrated compendium to inspire a new generation to connect more closely to nature. Includes a mix of outdoor activities, nature facts, poems and quotes. Encourages children to protect and nurture the wild world around them, treating this as a relationship that both ourselves and the natural world benefit from. Includes the Countryside Code. ‘A call to arms for the next generation of eco-warriors, full of practical ideas and activities to encourage wildlife and a love of the natural world’ – The Bookseller An illustrated book celebrating the natural world and ways to appreciate it, filled with practical activities and ideas to help wildlife and the environment on your doorstep and worldwide.
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SPORTS HEROES
INSPIRING TALES OF ATHLETES WHO STOOD UP AND STOOD OUT UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91451-900-0 3 March 2022 270 x 230 mm
Hardback 48 pages 4,000 words Children’s / Picture Books
A compilation of 16 inspiring stories from international athletes having overcome challenges such as racism, discrimination against women, inequality or preconceived ideas. A beautifully inspirational and educational lesson that you can achieve anything you want and win against all odds. This book isn’t about the most amazing sports victories; it is about how important it is not to give up and about learning to overcome life’s many challenges and fighting for what you believe in. It delves into examples of some sportspersons who have been able to innovate or fight against prejudice.
Written by Mia Cassany Illustrated by Iker Ayestaran
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AWESOME ACCIDENTS
16 DISCOVERIES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91451-902-4 17 March 2022 270 x 230 mm
Hardback 48 pages 4,253 words Children’s / Picture Books
Serendipity explained to children, with a playful and educational angle, embracing mistakes and learning from failure is a key learning process. Covers the most major medicinal discoveries which came from accidents such as the discovery of penicillin, but also less important ones such as the discovery of glue. A beautifully illustrated celebration of human error – covering 19 of the most significantly life-changing or random discoveries: from the invention of fireworks, potato chips, coffee, Post-It notes and X-Rays.
Written by Soledad Romero Mariño Illustrated by Montse Galbany 7+
HIDDEN CITIES
EXPLORE BENEATH YOUR FEET AND ABOVE YOUR HEAD UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91451-904-8 28 April 2022 320 x 257 mm
Hardback 48 pages 3,691 words Children’s / Picture Books
Discover the most diverse and curious cities and what they hide underground, with cities featured from every continent. We often know and recognize the skyline of cities but are completely unaware of what is hidden underground: discover the underground city in the Australian desert, learn about Canada’s shopping arcades or New York’s spider-web-like underground transport network. Written by Susana Esteban and Irene Noguer Illustrated by Laura Fernandez
The last page features the most striking and audacious underground constructions, such as the Channel Tunnel linking the UK to France.
Children’s 7+
ANIMALS: TOGETHER OR ALONE
A CRASH OF RHINOS, A WADDLE OF PENGUINS AND OTHER FUN FACTS Written by Mia Cassany Illustrated by Tania Garcia UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91451-936-9 12 May 2022 320 x 257 mm
Hardback 48 pages 3,812 words Children’s / Picture Books
Nominated for Best Children’s Book about Ecology at the Festival du Livre et de la Presse d’Ecologie, FELIP. Discover how and why animals decide to live in groups or alone: part natural science, part ecology. A lively picture book detailing the various ways animal community structures help species thrive and survive. Evocative and colourful illustrations that bring to life animals from all over the world. Some animals need to live in big groups, while others barely interact with the rest of the herd. Do you want to know why? This book is full of colourful illustrations answering the questions of how, why and when animals decide to live in groups or alone. This useful and entertaining resource helps you discover fun facts about flamingos, polar bears, zebras, Emperor penguins and many more!
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HOW DOES AN OCTOPUS SLEEP?
DISCOVER THE WAYS YOUR FAVOURITE ANIMALS SLEEP Written by Octavia Pintos and Martin Iannuzzi UK RRP £12.99 978-1-91451-908-6 9 June 2022 210 x 290 mm
Hardback 52 pages 11,915 words Activity Book / Early Learning
A unique and amusing topic, covering a lot of interesting information on each animal species and their sleeping and behavior patterns. Perfect for animal lovers seeking more knowledge. Can be read in a non linear way as each page provides a huge amount of information. Ever wondered how animals sleep? This book has all the answers! Each page introduces a great deal of information on each animal in an educational yet fun approach: covering not only their sleeping patterns but also their behaviour, their habitat, their diet and life expectancy.
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Octavio Pintos and Martín Iannuzzi are from Argentina, where they run their graphic-design and communication agency.
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YOU’RE LOVED
Writted and illustrated by Liz Climo UK RRP £6.99 978 -1-80338-020-9 10 March 2022 260 x 260 mm
Paperback 40 pages 115 words Picture Books / Gift
International bestseller Liz Climo has a cult following online for her regular comics: check out thelittleworldofliz.com Perfect for a parent or carer to read aloud, while being comforting to a young child experiencing the many developmental milestones during this time. The perfect gift purchase for any new parent, that will be especially popular around holidays, such as Mother’s Day. You’re brand new, and you’re perfect. You’re demanding, but you’re worth it. Told in gentle rhyming verse, You’re Loved, by internationally bestselling author Liz Climo, is a heartfelt and funny book about new babies and the fun and frustrations of growing up. A tribute to the bond between parent and child, Liz creates instantly familiar and relatable scenes of sleepless nights and celebrations of each small but significant success. Pairing adorable art with wry observations, this is a must-have welcome gift for any new addition to the family. You’re Loved celebrates all kinds of families and is the perfect gift for new parents, birthdays and ‘just because’ moments. It serves as a loving reminder that, no matter where life takes you, you will always be loved. Liz Climo is a cartoonist, children’s book author, illustrator and animator. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to Los Angeles after college to work as a character artist on The Simpsons. She is the author of the Rory the Dinosaur series, The Little World of Liz Climo, Lobster Is the Best Medicine and Best Bear Ever! She lives in Los Angeles, USA, with her husband and daughter.
Children’s 7+
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ART FOR THE HEART A FILL-IN ART JOURNAL FOR A HAPPY, CONFIDENT YOU!
Written and illustrated by Xavier Leopold UK RRP £9.99 (incl. VAT) 978-1-78312-762-7 6 January 2022 228 x 262 mm
Paperback 112 pages 6,000 words Art / Personal Development
Use art to brighten your life, with amazing new artist Xavier Leopold, aka Xavi Art. A fill-in art journal with ideas and inspiration, plus loads of room for self-expression. Based on Xavi’s inspiring, non-traditional art. A unique contemporary take on a wellness journal for young readers. With this art journal for kids aged 7+ from Xavier Leopold, aka Xavi Art, young readers can use art to brighten their day, find calmness and confidence, and express how they really feel. Xavi uses his unique story to show readers how to use art for self-expression and wellbeing. When day trader Xavi picked up a brush during lockdown in 2020, he found a whole new world of communication for feelings. Throughout this journal, he explains how anyone can put their thoughts and dreams on paper, no matter what training they have. Themed around key wellness topics like healthy living, positive thinking and expressing emotions, each chapter contains lots of inspiration for art from the heart. Plus, there’s ample room for readers to make the journal their own by filling the pages with their art – and there’s even a free online art club to join. Xavier Leopold lives in London and began painting during lockdown in 2020 with no prior art training, finding fame with his unique abstract portraits. He is the founder of ByXaviArt, has exhibited at London’s OXO Tower Wharf, and runs workshops to spread awareness of causes like Black Lives Matter and mental-health issues to young people.
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Children’s 8+
FIND YOUR HAPPY A FILL-IN JOURNAL TO FIND YOUR INNER AWESOME
Written by Catherine Veitch Illustrated by Jessica Smith Consultant Child Psychotherapist: Sarah Davis UK RRP £9.99 978-1-78312-704-7 20 January 2022 220 x 170 mm
Paperback 112 pages 12,000 words Personal & Social Issues
An ideal tool for kids who find it hard to understand and express their emotions, hopes and anxieties. Each book in the series includes recording/logging spreads for day-to-day activities, writing prompts, aspirational planning ahead features, and lots of space for kids to express themselves in multiple ways. Find Your Happy is a stylish fill-in journal that helps kids to keep track of their daily life and their dreams for the future, as well as encouraging them to pay attention to their emotions. Featuring inspirational quotes and fun quizzes, as well as tips and tricks for setting goals and remaining positive, this journal is a great way to reduce stress and improve wellbeing by spending time away from the screens that take up so much of our attention. Exploring topics of gratitude and growthmindset, this book has a strong focus on compassion and becoming the very best version of yourself.
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FIND YOUR COURAGE
A FILL-IN JOURNAL TO BOOST YOUR BRAVERY Written by Catherine Veitch Illustrated by Jessica Smith Consultant Child Psychotherapist: Sarah Davis UK RRP £9.99 978-1-78312-704-7 20 January 2022 220 x 170 mm
Paperback 112 pages 12,000 words Personal & Social Issues
Developed with a child psychotherapist. Giving children a place to digest their emotions and the world around them has never been more important than now, with children experiencing the upheaval, uncertainty and isolation brought about by the Covid pandemic. An ideal tool for kids who find it hard to understand and express their emotions, hopes and anxieties. Find Your Courage is a stylish fill-in journal that helps kids to keep track of their daily life and their dreams for the future, as well as providing advice to increase their confidence. Featuring inspirational quotes and fun activities, as well as tips and tricks for setting goals and embracing challenges, this journal is a great way to reduce stress and improve selfesteem. Exploring topics of resilience and growth-mindset, this book has a strong focus on resilience, self expression, and accepting change.
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CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 7–13th February 2022
Welbeck Children’s presents a selection of titles that encourage conversations around mental health and promote positivity, emotional intelligence and wellness. Each book features a note to parents from Clinical Psychologist Lauren Callaghan, who has ensured that every title selected is developmentally accurate and appropriate.
I Can Do Anything 978-1-78956-241-5 UK RRP £6.99 Mindful Music Moments 978-1-78956-252-1 UK RRP £7.99 Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind 978-1-78956-174-6 UK RRP £6.99 Puppy in My Head 978-1-78956-119-7 UK RRP £6.99 Breathe Like a Bear 978-1-78956-115-9 UK RRP £9.99
Rebel Beauty for Teens 978-1-78956-225-5 UK RRP £14.99 My Power Journal 978-1-78956-211-8 UK RRP £12.99 (incl. VAT) My Feelings Journal 978-1-78956-162-3 UK RRP £9.99 My Mindful Journal 978-1-78956-161-6 UK RRP £9.99
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BE-YOU-TIFUL
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY, RADIATE CONFIDENCE AND EXPRESS YOURSELF Written by Shelina Janmohamed Illustrated by Chanté Timothy UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78956-295-8 28 April 2022 220 x 170 mm
Hardback 128 pages 15,000 words Personal & Social Issues
This book delivers an important, empowering and positive message, while also focusing on beauty across many different ethnicities, religions and races throughout history to today, providing a modern and diverse look at the topic. BeYOUtiful is about feeling extraordinary, radiating confidence, and celebrating diversity in how we look. This book will look at self esteem and body image, how beauty has changed throughout history and beauty in difference. It explores how media and society present beauty and gives constructive advice on how to beYOUtiful, giving readers the tools to look critically at what they are shown. Perfect for young readers who may be questioning their own beauty as they grow up. Shelina Janmohamed is a bestselling author and cultural commentator, particularly about women, representation and inclusion. She writes for the Daily Telegraph, the Guardian, the National, Campaign Magazine and the BBC. AdWeek awarded her its “Future is Female” award for 2020 and AdAge named her one of Europe’s Twenty Women to Watch. Chanté Timothy is of Caribbean heritage, born and raised in London. She creates work that often explores different themes of diversity.
Children’s 8+
WE ARE THE ROMANS MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE HISTORY Written by David Long Illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan UK RRP £6.99 978-1-78312-710-8 17 February 2022 250 x 216 mm
Paperback 48 pages 8,000 words Ancient History
The first in an illustrated history series focusing on different people and their roles within that civilization. Allows the reader to build up a picture of life at that time as a whole, stimulating comparison between different roles, and between life then and now. Written by David Long, highly acclaimed non-fiction author, winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2017 for Survivors (Faber & Faber). Step back in time to Ancient Rome and meet some of the many people who lived, worked, and played during that time. From a young slave boy to a fierce gladiator, a washerwoman to a wealthy lady, and a mosaic artist to the emperor himself – each one will share with you the story of their own daily life. Featuring 19 different characters from Roman times, as well as an introduction to the Roman world, a map of the empire and a timeline of key events.
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HOW POO CAN SAVE THE WORLD
AND OTHER COOL FUELS TO HELP POWER OUR PLANET Written by John Townsend Illustrated by Steve Brown UK RRP £5.99 978-1-78312-837-2 31 March 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 128 pages 10,000 words Environmental & Social Issues
Accessible text and plenty of (toilet) humour and “yuck” factor that will appeal to reluctant readers and help switch them on to science themes. Engaging illustration throughout from the same illustrator as How to Vanquish a Virus. Discover how people have used dung all throughout history, what happens to poo after you’ve flushed it away, and how it contributes to global warming. Explore how we can use poo to power our cars, homes and even rockets, and how scientists are using other ingenious sources of renewable energy. John Townsend is an author of children’s books and Reading Champion for the UK’s National Literacy Trust. Steve Brown is an illustrator who has worked with many publishers, including Welbeck, Scholastic and Harper Collins.
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MAX YOUR MONEY EARN IT, GROW IT, USE IT
Written by Larry Hayes and Rachel Provest Illustrated by Chris Madden UK RRP £14.99 978-1-78312-613-2 26 May 2022 220 x 170 mm
Hardback 128 pages 25,000 words Money & Reference
A fun and accessible practical guide to help children develop good money sense. Chapterised according to key topics and accompanied by illustrations throughout, this is an engaging and accessible read for an older child who wants to learn about money, how to earn money and manage their own finances. Features bright and fun infographics that present key concepts clearly and succinctly. Includes lots of useful tips on personal finance and glossary of need-to-know terms. Max Your Money introduces the subject of money and finance to older children. Broken into three key sections – Earn it, Grow it, and Use it, the book guides young readers through essential concepts relating to money which will help them become more financially astute and confident about money matters as they enter their teens.
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EARTH CLOCK
THE HISTORY OF OUR PLANET IN 24 HOURS Written by Tom Jackson Illustrated by Nic Jones UK RRP £15.99 978-1-78312-798-6 23 June 2022 280 x 230 mm
Hardback 64 pages 10,000 words Science & History
Charting the formation of Earth and the evolution of life through the analogy of a 24-hour clock. A final spread looks at what tomorrow may hold for us in the near future, and what might happen later on down the line. It also includes a clear timeline for readers to refer to. Features impactful full-bleed illustrated scenes that really bring the early periods of our world to life. Earth Clock covers the most interesting and high-impact moments of our planet’s geological history with stunning, detailed illustrations, while charting the evolution of life on Earth, from ancient single-celled organisms to the species we know today, until modern humans appear – at just four seconds to midnight.
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INTERVIEW WITH CLEOPATRA AND OTHER FAMOUS RULERS Written by Andy Seed Illustrated by Gareth Conway UK RRP £7.99 978-1-78312-831-0 12 May 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 128 pages 10,000 words History & Humour
Compares and contrasts viewpoints of historic figures and their legacies. This series raises the issue that things that were done in the past are often seen as awful today, and that some of these ‘great’ historical figures were not so great by today’s standards. Collections of interviews allow inclusion of individuals from across cultures. Q&A format is easy and entertaining to read. A new humorous series to take the baton from Horrible Histories. If you could go back in time and talk to famous rulers from the past, what would you ask? Brave animal interviewer and author Andy Seed has adapted his incredible ‘tranimalator’ device into a time machine, allowing him to go back and talk to all kinds of figures from history! Get to know 10 famous rulers who take time out of their busy schedules to answer all sorts of (very nosy) questions about their actions and unique perspectives. Discover the good, the bad, and the unexpected as each ruler reveals the truth about their lives – and attempts to find out about the future! Perfect for fans of the Horrible Histories books, this series offers a fun, fresh take on history, featuring true stories from historical figures from across the world such as Cleopatra, Alexander the Great, Boudica, Harald Bluetooth, Genghis Khan and more – plus bonus facts about key events in each ruler’s life. Andy Seed is a Blue Peter Award-winning author, based in Gloucestershire. He has written both adult and children’s books and has been writing since 2000. He says he gets most of his ideas from his own love of reading. Andy is the author of the popular Q&A Animals series: Interview with a Tiger and Other Clawed Beasts Too and Interview with a Shark and Other Ocean Creatures Too. Gareth Conway graduated from The Surrey Institute of Art and Design with a degree in animation. He has worked on several successful children’s animated television series as well as illustrating books. He lives in Devon with his wife and daughter, who are his biggest inspiration and harshest critics in equal measure.
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EMPATHY DAY 9th June 2022
Backlist feature page
Empathy Day focuses on using stories to step into someone else’s shoes. These warm and gentle books are packed full of feelings and help young readers to understand and express their emotions.
The Calm Book 978-1-78312-628-6 UK RRP £7.99
I’m a Feel-O-Saur 978-1-78956-210-1 UK RRP £6.99
The Happy Book 978-1-78312-546-3 UK RRP £7.99
Mighty Lions and the Big Match 978-1-78956-244-6 UK RRP £6.99
Superheroes Don’t Get Scared 978-1-78312-786-3 UK RRP £6.99
ABC of Feelings 978-1-78956-118-0 UK RRP £6.99
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FOOTBALL SUPERSTARS
UK RRP £5.99 198 x 192 mm Paperback
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Written by Simon Mugford and illustrated by Dan Green, these are the next books in a fantastic series aimed at young football fans everywhere. Each book tells the story of a different football superstar’s rise to glory, and includes all kinds of facts, stats, football jokes, cartoons and more.
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Teacher Resource s Pack and Poin t of Sale available for download: www.welbeckpub lishing.com/trad e
Also available: Messi Rules 978-1-78312-534-0 Ronaldo Rules 978-1-78312-533-3 Mbappé Rules 978-1-78312-535-7 Kane Rules 978-1-78312-536-4 Hazard Rules 978-1-78312-538-8 FOOTBALL SUPERSTARS
HAALAND RULES
978-1-78312-788-7
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20 January 2022
FOOTBALL SUPERSTARS
ZLATAN RULES
978-1-78312-787-0
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20 January 2022
Sterling Rules 978-1-78312-537-1 Rashford Rules 978-1-78312-627-9 Van Dijk Rules 978-1-78312-565-4 Neymar Rules 978-1-78312-562-3 Salah Rules 978-1-78312-564-7 Agüero Rules 978-1-78312-631-6 Pogba Rules 978-1-78312-632-3 De Bruyne Rules 978-1-78312-633-0 Mané Rules 978-1-78312-641-5
FOOTBALL SUPERSTARS
BRONZE RULES
978-1-78312-637-8
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FOOTBALL SUPERSTARS
MARTENS RULES
978-1-78312-636-1
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Football Quizzes Rule 978-1-78312-629-3 Football Jokes Rule 978-1-78312-630-9
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HEDGEWITCH BOOK ONE
Written by Skye McKenna UK RRP £12.99 978-1-80130-008-7 14 April 2022 216 x 135 mm
Hardback 416 pages 70,000 words Fiction
Debut launch, supported by an ambitious and wide-reaching PR and marketing campaign. First in a brilliantly plotted five book series. Warm, fresh and intensely human – this mixes the legends we know with stories we don’t. Perfect for readers of Nevermoor, The Worst Witch and The Dark Is Rising. Witches aren’t born, they’re made. It has been seven years since Cassie Morgan last saw her mother. Left at a dreary boarding school, she spends her days hiding from the school bully and reading forbidden story books about the world of Faerie. Certain that her mother is still alive, Cassie is determined to find her, whatever the dangers, and runs away from school. Lost and alone, she is chased by a pack of goblins but, to her surprise, escapes with the help of a flying broom and a talking cat named Montague, who takes her to the cosy village of Hedgely. Here she discovers that she comes from a family of witches, women who protect Britain from the denizens of Faerie, who are all too real and far more frightening than her story books suggest. Skye McKenna grew up in the iron ore mining town of Newman in the Australian outback. Surrounded by the red dust of the Great Sandy Desert, she developed a healthy respect for wild things and wild places at a young age. Longing for adventures of her own, she travelled to England and fell in love with the British countryside. Skye now works in heritage and recently curated the Magic & Mystery exhibition for Barley Hall, York, introducing visitors to real and legendary wizards and alchemists and developing activities for school children and families visiting the exhibition. Hedgewitch is her debut novel.
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LUMA AND THE PET DRAGON Written by Leah Mohammed Illustrated by Loretta Schauer UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-002-5 3 February 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 192 pages 15,000 words Fiction
First in a delightful three book series by debut author Leah Mohammed. Two warm and funny stories about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon. Gentle and feel-good storytelling, with a touch of magic. Fully integrated black and white artwork. Perfect for reading aloud to ages 5+ or for slightly older readers to read alone. When Luma Dewan wakes up on the morning of her seventh birthday, she knows that today will be special. But she has no idea just how wonderful and extraordinary it will be. For today is the day she will meet Timir – a real talking dragon. Or at least when Luma is around that’s what he is. When anyone else is there, he becomes an ordinary grey puppy with a fluffy tail, who loves chasing squirrels and bouncing on trampolines. It’s a big secret to keep – and Luma’s clever cousin Arjun is soon suspicious of this peculiar puppy, who doesn’t quite behave like any other dog. Luckily, Luma’s grandmother, Nani, is there to help, and to Luma’s surprise, Nani might just know a little dragon magic of her own… Leah Mohammed lives in Surrey with her daughter. Luma and the Pet Dragon is Leah’s debut novel, inspired by her British-Pakistani heritage and by the kinds of story she would have loved to read as a girl, featuring children having magical adventures. Loretta Schauer won the Waterstones ‘Picture This’ competition in 2011 and has since illustrated for various publishers. She lives in North London with her husband.
COMING SOON LUMA AND THE HICCUPPING DRAGON UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-012-4 4 August 2022
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Children’s 8+
THE CASE OF THE SMUGGLER’S CURSE THE AFTER SCHOOL DETECTIVE CLUB BOOK ONE
Written by Mark Dawson and Allan Boroughs Illustrated by Ben Mantle UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-006-3 20 January 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 240 pages 35,000 words Fiction
First in a page-turning new adventure series for readers aged 8+. Taps into the enduring popularity of The Famous Five but with modern characters and a contemporary setting. Great for reluctant readers – with short chapters and accessible writing.
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Co-written by multi-million-copy-selling thriller author, Mark Dawson. Lucy, Max, Charlie and Joe aren’t looking for new friends they have too many of their own problems to worry about. But when the four of them, and Charlie’s faithful dog, Sherlock, spot a phantom figure on Southwold beach one winter’s night, they are thrown together to unravel a mystery that none of them expected.
THE SECRET OF RAGNAR’S GOLD
THE AFTER SCHOOL DETECTIVE CLUB BOOK TWO Written by Mark Dawson and Allen Boroughs Illustrated by Ben Mantle UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-017-9 23 June 2022 198 x 129 mm
Mark Dawson is the bestselling author of the John Milton, Beatrix Rose and Isabella Rose series, and has sold over 3 million books. He has co-written this series with children’s author Allan Boroughs. Ben Mantle has illustrated a number of children’s books including Rudey’s Windy Christmas (HarperCollins), and also Callum’s Incredible Construction Kit (Egmont), which won the 2013 Bishop’s Stortford Picture Book Award. He is the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever! (Macmillan Children’s Books).
Paperback 240 pages 35,000 words Fiction
Joe can’t believe his luck when his dad rents a castle for their Easter holidays – but is devastated when his mum receives a better invitation and the trip is cancelled. Determined to have his holiday, Joe develops an elaborate plan to go with his friends instead The castle is everything the friends had hoped for: a partially restored ruin with a moat, a Saxon chapel, spiral staircases and an ancient burial mound. When Sherlock falls through some rotten boards and into an old well, they discover an ancient box, containing a 200-year-old notebook and an incomplete treasure map. The race is on. The After School Detective Club is on the trail of Ragnar’s gold – a hoard of treasure said to have been buried by a Viking warrior and guarded by his demon hound… that is, unless someone else gets there first.
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ACTION DUDE Written by Andy Riley UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-014-8 9 June 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 144 pages 5,000 words Fiction
First in a three-book series for 7+ from the creator of King Flashypants and The Bunny Suicides. Printed in black and orange throughout, with a splash of extra colour. For readers of Wimpy Kid and Dogman. FIRST NAME… ACTION. SECOND NAME… DUDE. What would happen if you put Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham and Die Hard-era Bruce Willis in a bucket and stirred them together with a big stick? You’d get something like Action Dude. That’s his real name. He used to be Charlie Munderdrew, but he changed it. Action Dude lives for danger and excitement. He’s always jumping out of helicopters, crashing ships, running along the tops of cranes and walking out of buildings just before they explode. He’s nine years old and also the bravest action hero there ever was. Except that he’s terrified of spiders (but don’t ever tell anyone that!). When a theme park full of robots goes haywire, it’s up to Action Dude to come to the rescue. After all, no one else is crazy enough to just walk in there and save everyone. Andy Riley lives in London. He is the author and artist of the King Flashypants series, and a bunch of bestselling grown-up humour cartoon books that he DOESN’T mention on the back of his children’s books, but which include the Bunny Suicides and Lies To Tell Small Kids series. Between all of them, he’s sold over a million books worldwide. He’s an Emmy-winning screenwriter whose family-movie-writing credits include Gnomeo & Juliet, Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans, and The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists. Oh, yeah, and he also got four jokes into Tim Burton’s The Corpse Bride.
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THE SHIP OF DOOM
BOOK ONE IN THE BUTTERFLY CLUB SERIES Written by M.A. Bennett UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-004-9 3 March 2022 198 x 129 mm
Paperback 304 pages 60,000 words Fiction
First in a four-book middle-grade series by the author of the popular YA series, STAGS. M.A. Bennett was shortlisted for the YA Book Prize in 2018. Settings across the series include: The Titanic (Book One), Egypt’s Valley of the Kings (Book Two), Houdini and the Mona Lisa in Paris (Book Three) and the 1969 Moon Landings (Book Four). Greenwich, London, 15th February 1894. Luna thinks that an evening at her aunt’s butterfly club sounds deathly boring. But it turns out that the meeting, held in the Butterfly Room at the Greenwich Observatory, is not at all as Luna expects. The Butterfly Club is a society with an unusual secret… they use time travel to plunder the future for wonders. Together with her friends, Konstantin and Aidan, and a clockwork cuckoo, Luna boards the Time Train. The gang travel to 1912 and find themselves aboard a great ship travelling from Southampton to New York. They locate a man called Guglielmo Marconi and his new invention: the wireless radio. But as the ship heads into icy waters, they discover its name:
COMING SOON
THE MUMMY’S CURSE UK RRP £6.99 978-1-80130-023-0 13 October 2022
The RMS Titanic! Can Luna and the boys save Marconi and his invention from the doomed ship? Can they get the radio back home to the Butterfly Club? And how will their actions change the rest of time? M.A. Bennett was born in the north of England to an English mother and a Venetian father. She loved history so much she studied it at four different universities. She also studied art and worked as an illustrator, an actress and a film reviewer. Now she has her dream job of being a writer and her books have been translated into more than 20 languages. She lives in London – the home of Greenwich Meantime – with one husband, two children and three cats.
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