August 2015 Food & Drink

EastKitchen, L & Suvalko, A$49.95 - 9781742709161 - Hardback

East celebrates the ingredients and flavors of South East Asia, taking you on a unique journey from the comfort of your own kitchen. Inspired by the authors' personal travels and the culinary highlights they discovered in Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia and Burma, East is a colorful exploration of the food and culture of these diverse areas.

Year of Practiculture, AAnderson, Rohan$49.95 - 9781743790540 - Hardback

Rohan Anderson left his desk job in the city for the richer pleasures of living a simpler life on the land. Over the years he has developed his own principle of practical living. Practiculture is a lifestyle choice. It's about direct involvement in the day to day elements of living, and at the heart of it, the rewarding choice to grow, hunt and forage beautiful, healthy, sustainable food.

Meatballs: The Ultimate GuideBruno, Matteo$35 - 9781743365137 - Hardback

Meatballs make the perfect dish for a Monday night supper, a Saturday night dinner party or a Sunday feast. And here are meatballs like you've never seen them before - meatballs rustico, super easy, versatile, devoured with a slice of crusty bread, seared beef carpaccio meatballs, best eaten with a glass of prosecco in hand, deluxe pork with fennel and orange meatballs, veal marsala meatballs and lobster meatballs.

Outback PantryTapp, Lynton$39.95 - 9781741174885 - Hardback

Lynton Tapp captured Australia's heart as runner-up on Masterchef in 2013. Dubbed the 'Stockman' on the show, this 26 year old cattleman-turned-chef has a love of cooking that is inspired by the outdoors. Outback Pantry shares Lynton's many modern Australian recipes that are easy to create in your own kitchen at home.

Fried Chicken and Friends: The Hartsyard Family CookbookLlewelyn, G & Hart, N$49.99 - 9781743363119 - Hardback

Fried chicken has undergone a renaissance. It's been reinvented for a new generation. It's restaurant-level impressive and a sure-fire way to keep a crowd happy. In fact, it's the duck's nuts...Fried Chicken and Friends is a collection of down-home American-inspired recipes, including the ultimate buttermilk fried chicken, as well as aperol sours, oyster po' boys, waffles with bacon and maple syrup, and all the other delicious things that go with it.

FriesWashburn Hutton, Laura$24.95 - 9781849756587 - Hardback

Fries have well and truly evolved from a sometimes soggy side dish to the star of the show - the ultimate comfort food. And it's not just potatoes that have had a makeover. Parsnip, celeriac and aubergine have got in on the action too, and sometimes you can't beat a bit of beetroot. From large or small, fat or thin, skin-on or skin-off and with delicious dips to match, you'll discover your new favourite fries and dip combination.

Postcards from MarrakeshHarris, Andy$45 - 9781784880033 - Hardback

Postcards From Marrakesh is a celebration of the subtle aromas and colorful allure of Morocco. Andy Harris gathers over 140 authentic recipes from the spice stores of the medina to the hustle and bustle of the Djemaa El-Fna food stalls, covering all aspects of Moroccan cuisine, from breakfasts and snacks to tagines, roasts and desserts.

Home ComfortsMartin, James$39.95 - 9781849494724 - Hardback

He champions local produce and loves growing his own, and this irresistible collection of recipes ranges from fancy dinners to impress friends, to those times when you just need to grab lunch for one in a hurry. Much-loved for his trademark wholesome, hearty British food, in this book James shows off a fresh, light and ultra-modern side, too, in dishes like Shaved cauliflower salad with barbecued honey tomatoes.

Simply Ancient Grains: Fresh and Flavorful Whole FoodsSpeck, Maria$44.99 - 9781607745884 - Hardback

From black rice to red quinoa to golden Kamut berries, ancient grains are showing up on restaurant menus and store shelves in abundance. Yet in home kitchens, many fear that whole grains are too difficult and time-consuming to prepare. In Simply Ancient Grains, Maria makes cooking with these fascinating and nourishing staples easy and accessible with sumptuous recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.

My New RootsBritton, Sarah$44.99 - 9781447290940 - Hardback

Every month, half a million readers - vegetarians, vegans, paleo followers, and gluten-free gourmets alike - flock to Sarah's adaptable and accessible recipes that make powerfully healthy ingredients simply irresistible. My New Roots is the ultimate guide to revitalizing your health and palate, one delicious recipe at a time. Whether you are newcomers to natural foods or are already devotees, you will discover how easy it is to eat healthfully and happily when whole foods and plants are at the centre of every plate.

Salsas And MolesSchneider, Deborah$24.99 - 9781607746850 - Hardback

In Salsas and Moles, award-winning chef Deborah Schneider explores a wide variety of favorites, from classic table salsas to mole and enchilada sauces, plus chunky salsas and snacks. While some people think salsa is all about heat, Schneider teases out fresh flavors from chiles, fruits, and herbs, creating authentic recipes that showcase the unique flavors of Mexico.

Seven SpoonsO'Brady, Tara$44.99 - 9781607746379 - Hardback

Tara O'Brady was one of the earliest food bloggers to enter the scene, and now, nearly ten years after she first started Seven Spoons, she has become one of the most highly regarded and unique voices in the culinary arena. In her debut cookbook, Seven Spoons, O'Brady shares stories and recipes from her Canadian home--fresh, ingredient-driven food that is easy to make yet refined.

Rick Stein: From Venice to IstanbulStein, Rick$55 - 9781849908603 - Hardback

Forever influenced by its past as part of the Byzantine Empire, the Eastern Mediterranean stretches from Venice to Albania, to Croatia, Turkey and the shores of Greece, and stands as a gateway between East and West. This melting pot of cultures inspires the unique and exotic character of its cuisine, which Rick Stein blends with his own passion for fabulous produce, fresh seafood and authentic cooking.

James Halliday Wine Companion 2016Halliday, James$39.95 - 9781743790045 - Paperback

Keenly anticipated each year by winemakers, collectors and wine lovers, the Australian Wine Companion is recognized nationally as the industry benchmark. The 2016 edition has been completely revised to bring you up-to-the-minute information. In his inimitable style, Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes, each with vintage-specific ratings and alcohol content and price.

Varietal WinesHalliday, James$59.95 - 9781742708607 - Hardback

By the leading authority on the wine industry, Varietal Wines, is the only book to put Australian varietal wines into a world context. Profiling around 130 wine grapes, including classics, second tier and alternative varieties this book provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive survey of the varieties currently grown and made in Australia.

Speakeasy: 200 Underground CocktailsRoff, Benny & Perry, Georgina$29.95 - 9781743790106 - Hardback

Speakeasy is a cocktail book that celebrates the exciting gin-soaked, gangster-frollicking prohibition era, with 200 cocktails for every taste. With cool 1920s-style illustrations throughout, and a perfect gift format, this is the one cocktail book to relive the heady golden days.

Bond CocktailsBebo, Katherine$16.95 - 9781849755955 - Hardback

Everyone knows that James Bond prefers an alcoholic drink to a soft drink. In fact, he even goes as far as deriding tea as 'mud' and blaming it for the collapse of the British Empire. Although it's the legendary Vodka Martini that he's best known for, he also orders many classic cocktails, including an Old-Fashioned, an Americano and a Negroni, all of which appear in this book.

Beer BitesSlonecker, Andrea$45 - 9781452135243 - Paperback

As beer lovers well know, there has never been a better time to be a beer drinker. But all that beer begs for the right food to go with it! This collection serves up 65 globe-roaming and simple recipes from appetizers to snacks and main courses that go beyond typical pub grub with recommendations of beer styles and widely available must-try brews for each dish.

Tooheys Brothers’ Cooking HandbookTooheys$39.99 - 9780857988188 - Hardback

Everyday recipes you can get stuck into. The Tooheys Brothers' have-a-go spirit that inspired this cookbook isn't about perfecting complicated meals. It's about getting stuck in and giving cooking a shot. Whether you've been put in charge of a mid-week meal or you're on barbecue duty at your next family gathering, Tooheys Cooking Handbook has you covered.

 

August 2015 Design

Keeping HouseHarris, Cindy$45 - 9781849756662 - Hardback

Fresh clean sheets, white fluffy towels and a gleaming, well-stocked kitchen - these are the old-fashioned pleasures that make our busy lives more manageable. But how do you go about transforming your own house into a beautiful haven? Cindy Harris believes that establishing a routine is the first and most important thing to do. Once you've done this, you will be on your way to turning housekeeping into an art form, an enjoyable and rewarding activity, not a chore.

New York DecoBerenholts, Rich$34.95 - 9781599620787 - Hardback

New York Deco profiles the architecture of the city during its most stylish and dazzling decades: the 1920s and early 1930s. New York City landmarks were born in this age - the Chrysler Building, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and the Waldorf-Astoria - as well as dozens of lesser-known office buildings and apartment houses. Together, they make the skyline of New York what it is today.

August 2015 Fashion

Invitation Strictly PersonalWebb, Iain R$59.95 - 9781847960849 - Hardback

For a designer, the fashion show invitation is a statement of intent, providing the first inkling for fashion editors and buyers of how a designer is thinking that particular season. Invitation Strictly Personal presents a unique collection of 300 fashion show invitations that span the past four decades, juxtaposing examples from womenswear and menswear collections, both ready-to-wear and haute couture, from all four fashion capitals - New York, London, Milan and Paris.

August 2015 Art & Craft

High ArtAlemani, Cecilia & other$79.95 - 9780847845194 - Paperback

The definitive book on High Line art, the public art program on the High Line, one of the most popular destinations in New York City. High Art surveys the first five years of art on the High Line, the unique elevated park in New York City created through the repurposing of an abandoned railway line. Since 2009, when the High Line was opened to the public, nineteen million visitors have been witness to more than 100 public art projects animating the grounds of this unique "park in the sky."

Albert OehlenOehlen, Albert$95 - 9780847847198 - Hardback

Surveying the past thirty years of his career and demonstrating his immeasurable influence on contemporary painting, Albert Oehlen: Home and Garden comprises paintings, drawings, and prints from the artist's most important bodies of work. From the beginning of his career, Oehlen set himself the task of exploring the language, structures, and experiences of painting.

StikStik$54.99 - 9781780893334 - Hardback

From the publishers behind Banksy's mega-selling Wall and Piece, comes the fully-illustrated, beautifully presented book by feted London street artist, STIK. Stik first came to notoriety as an underground street artist who painted life-size stick figures during the night around London's East End. As a firm believer in the right to protest, the freedom of speech, and basic human rights, Stik has now painted murals in cities, towns and villages all over the world.

Art Of Video Games, TheMelissinos, Chris$65 - 9781599621104 - Hardback

In the forty years since the first Magnavox Odyssey pixel winked on in 1972, the home video game industry has undergone a mind-blowing evolution. Fueled by unprecedented advances in technology, boundless imaginations, and an insatiable addiction to fantastic new worlds of play, the video game has gone supernova, rocketing two generations of fans into an ever-expanding universe where art, culture, reality, and emotion collide.

August 2015 Adult Colouring

The Classic Comic Colouring Book: Creative Colouring for Grown Up$19.95 - 9781782434092 - Paperback

From superheroes to aliens and romantic heroes to monsters, the classic comics found in this colouring book will capture your soul and release your inner creative. Bursting with fantastic images from vintage comic books of the 1950s, this book pays homage to a great period of comic illustration. From action and adventure, to horror, science fiction and romance, a huge range of classic comic designs are included.

The Typography Colouring Book$19.95 - 9781782433965 - Paperback

Many people argue that well-crafted lettering can be as beautiful as a painted picture or sculpture - and they're right! There is so much more to typography than the font you select for your email. Type is art, it is the creative expression of your inner voice, and when combined with colour it can create works with infinite potential to inspire and invigorate.

I Heart Colouring: Pretty Pocket ColouringFrench, Felicity$9.95 - 9781780553177 - Paperback

I Heart Colouring, part of the new, full colour, Pretty Pocket Colouring range, contains beautiful pictures and scenes to bring to life with colouring pens and pencils. The new small format is perfect for travelling, so keen colourers can channel their creative genius wherever they are! Full of intricate and beautiful designs, colourers will be kept busy for hours and can easily carry this little book around with them.

 

August 2015 Travel

Explore Australia 2016Explore Australia$59.95 - 9781741174816 - Paperback

Plan your next Australian holiday with Explore Australia 2016, the best-value travel guide and atlas on the market. Packed with information for over 700 towns across this great land, as well as detailed capital city sections, you'll find all the places you've heard so much about and many new destinations to discover yourself!

 

August 2015 Gift & Pop Culture

Keep Calm and Do the Snoopy DanceSchulz, Charles M.$12.95 - 9781449468644 - Hardback

Oh, happy day! Make every day a happy one with this cheerful gift book combining Snoopy's happy dance with joyful quotes on dancing and life. Snoopy is the quintessential cartoon dog smile-bringer. From his bantering with Woodstock to his fantasy life, it's no wonder that he's the most popular Peanuts cartoon character! And he's never more endearing than when he's expressing his ultimate joy of life by doing his happy dance (much to Lucy's dismay!).

Don’t Fart When You SnuggleSmith, Kate$22.95 - 9781452141770 - Hardback

Meet Frank. His goal in life is to make humans smile. And that's exactly what he and his wisecracking pals do in this guide to living the good life--of a dog! From the creator of the popular greeting card line From Frank(TM), this playful book offers advice for dogs, by dogs, that's sure to brighten any human's day. Photographs accompany unfiltered insights into the weird and wonderful relationship that pets share with their loved ones.

I Love You Around the WorldSwerling, Lisa$17.95 - 9781452136011 - Hardback

Say "I love you"-literally!-with this adorable gift book from the creators of Happiness Is... Featuring dozens of languages and vibrant color illustrations depicting cultures from all over the world, this extended love note is the perfect I-love-you for birthdays, Valentine's Day, or any day when love is in the air. What a lovely way to learn and share the universal language!

Letters to My LoveRedmond, Lea$24.95 - 9781452142678 - Novelty Items

Nothing is more romantic than a handwritten love letter. Like a dozen grand gestures in one, this innovative booklet invites romantics to declare their affection to their beloved in 12 fold-and-mail letters to be opened in the future. Ideal for wedding anniversaries, long-distance relationships, or engaged couples, this paper keepsake captures a moment in time and serves as an enduring expression of love.

Letters to My GrandchildRedmond, Lea$24.95 - 9781452145754 - Novelty Items

This keepsake booklet of letters offers an immediate way for grandparents to give the gift of a lifetime to their grandchild of any age. The format is a bound hardcover booklet with 12 fold-and-mail style letters, plus a sticker sheet. Grandparents are invited to share their stories and words of wisdom in 10 prompted and 2 blank letters. When sealed with the included stickers and postdated for future opening, this paper time capsule becomes a priceless heirloom for generations to treasure.

Droll Pranks for Rich BoysBulla, Dan$17.95 - 9781452143057 - Hardback

Looking for a laugh at a spoiled young rich boy's expense? This deliciously mischievous volume is worth its weight in gold. Combining sharp wit and a deadpan style, this witty collection of more than 100 droll pranks harkens back to a simpler, and sillier, time. Featuring spirited black-and-white illustrations that depict the poking and prodding of naive young chaps,Droll Pranks for Rich Boys will make even the most refined reader fall into thrillingly unsuitable fits of laughter.

Transformers Classic Comic Collection, Vol.1Transformers$24.95 - 9781760125929 - Hardback

The original, first-ever eight Transformers comics in a hardback collector's edition! In 1984 these comics were the debut of the story of the Transformer's civil war on Cybertron- the beginning of the battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons, even before the Transformers appeared on television.

Star Wars in PicturesStar Wars$39.95 - 9781760126094 - Hardback

The greatest galactic saga of all time - in pictures! Celebrate the epic stories of the original Star Wars trilogy - A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi - in this spectacular illustrated edition. Featuring the glorious artwork of revered Star Wars illustrator Brian Rood and authored by New York Times best-selling author Ryder Windham, this stunning, special book is a must-have for fans old and new.

Darth Vader and Son & Vader’s Little Princess Deluxe Box SetBrown, Jeffrey$59.95 - 9781452144870 - Novelty Items

Jeffrey Brown's beloved reimagining of the Star Wars universe featuring Darth Vader as a devoted dad to young Luke and Leia has charmed and captivated fans of all ages, in books that have become galactic bestsellers and classics in their own right. This deluxe gift box set reproduces the first two books in the series in a large format-perfect for sharing with young Jedi-that showcases Brown's funny, colorful work.

Fortune Favors the BraveCongdon, Lisa$24.95 - 9781452144108 - Hardback

A treasure trove of inspiring quotations in the tradition of the bestselling Whatever You Are, Be a Good One, this new volume from beloved author and artist Lisa Congdon gathers rousing wisdom from history's great minds on how to be bold, stay strong, and take courage. Congdon lends her signature style of brilliant hand lettering to sage advice on such subjects as perseverance, authenticity and confronting fears.

Ninjas Have IssuesStones, Greg$16.95 - 9781452144740 - Hardback

Ninjas are awesome-stealthy, cunning experts of infiltration and close combat. But like us all, they must sometimes grapple with the small but significant problems of everyday life. For instance, ninjas have issues with squirrels. They also have trouble with chimneys, pigeons, blow darts, and mimes. They really like hiding, going undercover, and pinatas, but have MAJOR issues with samurai, giant fighting robots, and unicorns.

William & Catherine’s New Royal FamilyLloyd, Ian$37.95 - 9781780976624 - Hardback

With fabulous pictures of the young royal family, this book takes a look at William and Kate's life from their engagement to the lead up to the arrival of Prince George of Cambridge, his birth and his first year and the arrival of his much awaited sibling. At 4:24pm on Monday 22 July 2013, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were delivered of a son, Prince George of Cambridge.

The Wicked Wit of Queen Elizabeth IIDolby, Karen$22.95 - 9781782433651 - Hardback

When thinking of the Queen, our perception is often one of dignity and authority. She is seen as a serious figure: the British monarch, the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, and the head of the Commonwealth. But as anyone who has ever met her will tell you, in person she has wicked sense of humor.

The Little Pocket Book of HappinessBlyth, Lois$24.95 - 9781782492603 - Paperback

Happiness is like the answer to a riddle. The more we want it and the more we seek it, the more elusive it becomes. And yet, when we are least conscious of looking for it, it can envelop us in a warm sense of contentment and belonging, making a single moment precious and valuable beyond measure. A feeling of happiness has the power to light up our whole being.

Little Book of Mindlessness, TheCarlton Books$12.95 - 9781780976457 - Hardback

The Little Book of Mindfulness by Tiddy Rowan (Quadrille) is a global bestseller, praised for helping readers discover a renewed energy and inner peace. "Focus," "Slow down" and "De-stress" are its core mantras. But not everyone appreciates such words of wisdom. So meet the book's directionless, foolhardy, and reckless parody: The Little Book of Mindlessness. It's the perfect antidote to "inspirational" self-help guides.

Dot ConVeitch, James$14.95 - 9781849496513 - Paperback

Dear valued recipient, My late father was Gold and Diamond merchant and he has merchandise (250kgs Gold Dust) for safe keep. I am here seeking an assistance of a reliable and trustworthy person to take these goods out for investment - We've all had those blatant scamming emails: un-claimed insurance bonds, diamond-encrusted safety deposit boxes, close friends marooned in a foreign country.

BowieEvans, Mike$29.95 - 9781780976181 - Hardback

A decade-by-decade tribute to the influential, charismatic "chameleon of rock." David Bowie always defied expectations with his dizzying series of stylistic transformations. Packed with photographs, this beautiful book covers everything about this iconic figure: his music, his film work, his partners, his life. Images of rare memorabilia-much of it from Bowie's early career-complement insightful text from a top music journalist.

Dangerous Pack for IdiotsBesley, Adrian$19.95 - 9781853759376 - Novelty Items

Following the success of the Dangerous Book for Idiots, this pack offers aspiring nitwits a way to record their no-brain misadventures and keep a log of their attempts to endanger life. It also features advice on taking the kind of risks that even a fool might avoid and offers a Certificate of Achievement for anyone who has demonstrated their idiocy beyond all doubt.

Drinking Games and Hangover CuresBliss, Dominic$24.95 - 9781909313774 - Hardback

Sometimes you question, "Is boozing really worth the pain the next day?" The answer, of course, is "Hell yeah!", particularly when you have at your disposal this excellent selection of restorative cures designed to send your hangover packing. Nothing beats a night on the booze, and what kick starts a party better than Drinking Games? Yes, they're not big and they're not clever, but they're damn good fun.

It Happened in a Holden 2nd editionO'Reilly, Paddy$19.99 - 9781922213723 - Hardback

The Holden rolled into our lives in 1948 and has been firmly rooted in the Australian psyche ever since. The FJ, the EH, the Torana, the Kingswood, the panel van, the Monaro, the ute - each car is like a tuning fork for eras of Australian family, city and bush life. Almost every Australian has a Holden story, and this book is packed with tales from all walks of Australian life.

Man Points: The Definitive Guide to Measuring Your Manliness$22.99 - 9780091959975 - Paperback

Every man knows that certain tasks earn you man points. Using an angle grinder, changing a tyre, starting a fire, getting the gunk out of the bottom of the sink... These are the things that separate the men from the boys. But how many man points you get is often the subject of heated debate. Finally such arguments can be laid to rest forever, with this definitive handbook.

Stuff Every Groom Should KnowJuan, Eric San$14.99 - 9781594747977 - Hardback

The latest instalment in the bestselling STUFF series helps grooms get ready for the biggest day of their lives. The best-selling Stuff series is back with Stuff Every Groom Should Know, the last little black book a husband-to-be will ever need. From overcoming proposal jitters to planning the ultimate bachelor party to melting cold feet, this pocket-sized manual is packed with tips to get smoothly from yes! to I do.

Stuff Every Golfer Should KnowBertoldo, Brian$14.99 - 9781594747991 - Hardback

Golf at the top of your game. From course etiquette to golf travel tips to playing in the rain, this book is packed with Stuff Every Golfer Should Know. The next book in Quirk's Stuff series, Stuff Every Golfer Should Know is a handy guide to the golfing life. Sections include About the Game, The Golf Lifestyle, Out on the Course, and Know the Equipment.

Are You Turning Into Your Dad?Piercy, Joseph$17.95 - 9781782434368 - Paperback

A book for men who are coming to terms with the fact that they would prefer to sit in their favourite chair than go to the pub, or wear socks with sandals in case the weather changes. Full of hilarious stories, quotes, quizzes and advice, this book is here to help ease the awkward transition from being your own man to becoming your dad.

Bored at Work Doodle BookAdders, Rose$9.95 - 9781853759338 - Paperback

If you are the sort of person who has ever had a spare moment at work (and let's face it-who isn't?) then this is the book for you. A neat little pocket format means you will never be without access to its stress-relieving pages. Finish the doodles, create your own, and generally have fun at work with the Bored at Work Doodle Book!

Thunderbirds Brains NotebookThunderbirds$22.95 - 9781405275477 - Hardback

A retro-style notebook contains lined cream pages for keeping important notes, reminders, and lists-perfect for planning your own international rescue! It also includes 8 pages of full color Thunderbirds imagery for fans to enjoy, plus a striking orange elastic closure to keep the notebook pages protected, and an orange belly band featuring the Thunderbirds logo.

Thunderbirds Patterned NotebookThunderbirds$22.95 - 9781405275491 - Hardback

A retro-style notebook contains lined cream pages for keeping important notes, reminders, and lists-perfect for planning your own international rescue! It also includes 8 pages of full color Thunderbirds imagery for fans to enjoy, plus a striking yellow elastic closure to keep the notebook pages protected, and a blue belly band featuring the Thunderbirds logo.

Thunderbirds Lady Penelope NotebookThunderbirds$22.95 - 9781405275484 - Hardback

A retro-style notebook contains lined cream pages for keeping important notes, reminders, and lists-perfect for planning your own international rescue! It also includes 8 pages of full color Thunderbirds imagery for fans to enjoy, plus a striking pink elastic closure to keep the notebook pages protected, and a yellow belly band featuring the Thunderbirds logo.

Thunderbirds Faces NotebookThunderbirds$22.95 - 9781405275507 - Hardback

A retro-style notebook contains lined cream pages for keeping important notes, reminders, and lists-perfect for planning your own international rescue! It also includes 8 pages of full color Thunderbirds imagery for fans to enjoy, plus a striking blue elastic closure to keep the notebook pages protected, and a red belly band featuring the Thunderbirds logo.

 

August 2015 Gardening

Charlotte Moss: Garden InspirationsMoss, Charlotte$85 - 9780847844777 - Hardback

Celebrated interior designer and renowned tastemaker Charlotte Moss turns her eye to the garden as a resource for interiors, entertaining, and good living. Charlotte Moss's greatest muse is the garden, and this book shows the myriad ways the garden provides inspiration every day-indoors and outdoors.

August 2015 Children

GNGNCS & STDT Board Book Boxed SetRinker, Sherri Duskey$27.95 - 9781452146980 - Board Books

As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, they finish their work and lie down to rest, getting ready for another day of rough and tough construction play. With irresistible artwork by best-selling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld, this book will have truck lovers of all ages begging for more.

Steam Train, Dream Train Sound BookRinker, Sherri Duskey$22.95 - 9781452128252 - Hardback

The team behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site returns with another fabulous book for bedtime! The dream train pulls into the station, and one by one the train cars are loaded: polar bears pack the reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises stock the auto rack with race cars, bouncy kangaroos stuff the hopper car with balls. Sweet and silly dreams are guaranteed for any budding train enthusiasts!

My First Book of SoundsGree, Alain$14.95 - 9781908985194 - Board Books

Alain Gree's beautiful illustrations from the 1960s and '70s are known throughout the world. With their naivety of form and bold use of colour, their charm is undeniable. Part of a delightful series of books under GMC's exciting new imprint, Button Books, My First Book of Sounds features Alain Gree's stunning vintage illustrations on every page.

ExploringGree, Alain$24.95 - 9781908985118 - Hardback

The reverse of the jacket has been printed to be used as a wall poster. It is suitable for ages 2-4 years. In this delightful series of books, under GMC's exciting new imprint, Button Books, Alain Gree's stunning vintage illustrations leap out from every page. With three titles, Alphabet, Transport and Nature, aimed at 2-4 years, children will love to be taught their first words with the aid of such absorbing and vibrant illustrations.

Flashcards: AlphabetGree, Alain$16.95 - 9781908985163 - Novelty Items

This title includes durable laminated cards. It features delightful retro-style illustrations that will help children to remember the letters. Helpful notes for teachers, parents and carers are included. It is suitable for ages 3+. The laminated flashcards in this pack are ideal for teachers, parents and carers to teach the alphabet to children aged 3+.

Little Golden Book: Daddy StoriesGolden Books$12.99 - 9780553497625 - Hardback

This unique collection of daddy-themed Little Golden Books is a loving tribute to fathers. Favorites such as Daddies are here, along with We Help Daddy and Animal Daddies and My Daddy, both of which can only be found in this volume. Featuring classic art and text, as well as a beautiful gold spine, Little Golden Book Daddy Stories arrives just in time for Father's Day.

Daddy’s SandwichJones, P & Hughes, L$22.99 - 9780571311828 - Hardback

Daddy, would you like a sandwich, with all your favourite things...? Join one little girl on her quest to make her father the perfect sandwich, whether he likes it or not... You're in for a wicked surprise! From Squishy McFluff author Pip Jones and bright new talent Laura Hughes, this is a brilliantly funny and charming picture book perfect for ages 3+ and for Fathers' Day gifts.

My Amazing DadKwaymullina, Ezekiel$24.95 - 9781921894862 - Hardback

If Dad doesn't mow the lawn like other dads, he might as well be brilliant at making mazes. My Amazing Dad pays homage to the bumbling dad who doesn't always fit the handyman stereotype, but who certainly knows how to turn the everyday into something exciting.

Kisses For Daddy: 10th Anniversary EditionWatts, Frances$16.95 - 9781760124052 - Hardback

It's time for bed, but Baby Bear just wants to play. When Daddy asks for a goodnight kiss, this grumbly baby says no way. This charming father coaxes his son through his nightly routine by asking Baby Bear for giraffe kisses, crocodile kisses, bat kisses, and more!

I Want My DaddyCorderoy, Tracey$14.95 - 9781848690493 - Paperback

Some days we just need our daddies. And Arthur REALLY needs his daddy today. His play castle is all wrong, he bumps leg chasing baddies out of his kingdom and there's a monster in his moat! Nothing is going right for this little knight. There's only one thing for it: "I want my Daddy," he cries. Fans of Tracey Corderoy's I Want My Mummy! will adore this sweet tale of Arthur and his special dad. With warm and reassuring illustrations and a playful text, this picture book will cheer up any little knight having a bad day. The perfect gift...

Time Together: Me and GrandpaCatherine, Maria$14.95 - 9781479557967 - Hardback

Snapshots of a grandpa and child enjoying every day moments together. From taking a nap to reading the newspaper, these small moments the ones that create big memories.

SwanSnyder, Laurel$29.95 - 9781452118901 - Hardback

The world is big.Anna is small.The snow is everywhere and all around.But one night . . .One night, her mother takes her to the ballet, and everything is changed. Anna finds a beauty inside herself that she cannot contain. So begins the journey of a girl who will one day grow up to be the most famous prima ballerina of all time, inspiring legions of dancers after her: the brave, the generous, the transcendently gifted Anna Pavlova.

Double HappinessTupper Ling, Nancy$29.95 - 9781452129181 - Hardback

For their move far away, Gracie and Jake are sad to leave the golden bridge, the trolley track and Nai Nai. But they fill empty boxes with treasures - a marble, a snake, a pair of wings. Tiny reminders of all they love - so happiness stays close, no matter where they go. With grace and warmth, this lyrical picture book speaks to the difficulty of transition, and celebrates the ways in which love and family give us the strength to weather life's changes.

LeoBarnett, Mac$29.95 - 9781452131566 - Hardback

You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world.

In The EveningWyatt, Edwina$24.95 - 9781742975283 - Hardback

Oscar is shy, Charlie bold. Oscar stays in, Charlie plays outside. Can they ever be friends? This enchanting tale of friendship that buds, falters, recovers and blossoms is by emerging author Edwina Wyatt and award-winning illustrator Gaye Chapman.

Ganesha’s Sweet ToothPatel, Sanjay$14.95 - 9781452145563 - Paperback

The bold, bright colours of India leap off the page in this fresh and funny picture book retelling of how Ganesha came to help write the epic poem of Hindu literature, the Mahabharata. Ganesha is just like any other kid, except that he has the head of an elephant and rides around on a magical mouse. And he loves sweets, but when Ganesha insists on biting into a super jumbo jawbreaker laddoo, his tusk breaks off!

A Rock Is LivelyAston, Dianna Hutts$12.95 - 9781452145556 - Paperback

From the creators of the award-winning An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy,A Butterfly Is Patient, and A Nest Is Noisy comes this gorgeous and informative introduction to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue Lapis Lazuli to volcanic Snowflake Obsidian, an incredible variety of rocks are showcased in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this book introduces an array of facts, making it equally perfect for classroom sharing and family reading.

Where’s the Pair?Teckentrup, Britta$24.95 - 9781783701698 - Hardback

Can you spot the Siamese cats? Where are the fish with matching fins? This fabulous follow up to stand-out title The Odd One Out features rhyming riddles accompanied by a complex patterned artwork, within which the answer lies. Never has a searchand- find game been so pleasing to the eye than with this stylish title from the masterful Britta Teckentrup, presented in an upmarket, contemporary format.

More!Corderoy, Tracey$14.95 - 9781848691346 - Paperback

Uh-oh! Archie has discovered a new word: "more!" MORE books at bedtime! MORE ice cream! MORE bubble bath! He wants to build BIGGER towers and BETTER fancy dress costumes. But sometimes "more" is just too much...The indomitable Archie returns in his hilarious sequel to No! and Why? With acutely observed text from Tracey Corderoy and laugh-out-loud illustrations from Tim Warnes, it's set to become a bedtime favourite.

There’s No Such Thing As LittlePham, Leuyen$29.99 - 9780385391504 - Hardback

Featuring die-cut holes in the spirit of Laura Vaccaro Seeger's Lemons Are Not Red, There's No Such Thing as Little is bright, warm, and endlessly inviting, and will encourage readers of all ages to think BIG about what "little" really means.

AbigailRayner, Catherine$14.95 - 9781848956469 - Paperback

Abigail loves to count. It is her very favourite thing. But when she tries counting Zebra's stripes and Cheetah's spots, they just won't sit still. It's hopeless! What will Abigail do? A beautiful book by award-winning author-illustrator Catherine Rayner, full of gorgeous illustrations of Abigail the giraffe and her friends Cheetah and Zebra. Abigail is a perfect bedtime read with a stunning fold-out night sky ending. Shortlisted for the 2014 Kate Greenaway Medal!

Once I Heard a Little WombatTreml, Renee$14.99 - 9780857987396 - Board Books

A beautiful Australian take on a classic nursery rhyme 'Once I heard a little wombat stomp stomp stomp...' Read along and act out the movements as these baby Australian animals eat, play and settle down for nap time.

An Alphabet in SilhouetteJarvis, Natalie$19.95 - 9781760125110 - Board Books

Master the bygone art of shadowography with this 'handy' graphic guide to shadow puppets. Whether it's a cat, llama or yak, this kooky A to Z of hand shadows brings the ABCs alive in high-contrast black and white. Designed and illustrated by Natalie Jarvis. With bonus instructional poster!

Fisher Price: Peek-a-boo Die-Cut Let’s Go!Fisher Price$12.95 - 9781760125301 - Board Books

The Fisher-Price friends love to ride their bike. Peek-a-Boo! What will they do next? A die-cut hole on each page shows a glimpse of what the snimals are doing next. Can you guess from each clue what they are doing?

Make More FacesTupera, Tupera$22.95 - 9781452139838 - Novelty Items

An artful take on making faces! Fifty-two images of everyday and unique objects are the perfect springboards for creating hilarious, outrageous, one-of-a-kind faces. Kids will delight in adding eyes, noses, mouths, ears, hair, and more from six sticker sheets packed with amusing features and other accessories as well as contributing their own doodles. Then, behold: mini face-based masterpieces. Above all, face up to fun!

My First Sound Book: Farm VehicleRusling, Annette$14.95 - 9781848690592 - Hardback

Learn all about farmyard vehicles in this exciting sound book packed full of things that chug through the fields and farmyards - from terrific tractors to brilliant balers! With bright colours, appealing photographs and a super chugging sound, this book is full of interactive farming action!

My First Sound Book: Emergency RescueRusling, Annette$14.95 - 9781848690585 - Hardback

Learn all about different emergency vehicles in this exciting sound book packed with things that zoom through the air, across the seas and along the roads to rescue people in need. With bright colours, appealing photographs and a super siren sound, this board book is full of emergency action!

My Little World: PleaseHegarty, Patricia$14.95 - 9781848690554 - Board Books

Use the soft and cuddly finger puppet to act out Bear's little story and learn the power of a very important word beginning with 'p'! This little puppet book is a perfect teaching aid, highlighting the importance of manners and kindness.

My Little World: Thank youHegarty, Patricia$14.95 - 9781848690561 - Board Books

Use the soft and cuddly finger puppet to act out Puppy's little story and learn the power of saying thank you! This little puppet book is a perfect teaching aid, highlighting the importance of manners and kindness.

Ninja BabyZeltser, David$29.95 - 9781452135427 - Hardback

From the day she was born, Nina was a ninja baby. She obliterated her applesauce. She concealed herself at bath time. And she was training herself in advanced infiltration (of movie night). Nina wants to do everything by herself, until the day her parents bring home a Kung Fu Master (a baby brother). Now with a sibling, Nina will face the one thing she cannot do alone: be part of a family.

All Shook Up!Crozon, Alain$17.95 - 9781452140131 - Board Books

Get animals moving and grooving with each lift--or swing-- of a flap! Wiggle inventive flaps to make a butterfly flitter away. Tug an unexpected pop-up to make a wide-eyed hippo stick out its tongue! Bold, graphic, and hilarious, this novelty book is perfect for interactive reading and playtime fun!

Who’s There?Crozon, Alain$17.95 - 9781452140148 - Board Books

Spot sweet surprises with each lift--or swing--of a flap! Cheep! Cheep! Who is cuddled under Mama's wing? Buzz! Buzzzz! Who has landed on that flashy flower? Discover hidden surprises and delight in interactive peekaboo play with this entertaining lift-the-flap book.

World of Moose: Fill-me-inAllain, Moose$19.95 - 9781783701100 - Paperback

An original fill-me-in journal from the World of Moose, packed with ideas and complex illustrations to spark your creative imagination. Playful drawings and simple prompts invite creators of all ages to not only colour, but draw, imagine and finish his dense line drawings. Complete your own city, fill it with people, write a comic and more. The ultimate rainy day book, sure to keep little ones busy for hours!

I’m Going to School ColouringChris Dickason$11.95 - 9781780553658 - Paperback

The I'm Going To School Colouring Book is the perfect companion for children as the summer reaches an end and the school term is about to begin. Partially coloured and full of familiar classroom and playground scenes, this brilliant new colouring book helps children to prepare for the excitements of school life and banish the anxieties of the classroom.

I Didn’t Do My Homework Because… :Doodle Book of ExcusesChaud, Benjamin$24.95 - 9781452141756 - Paperback

From the creators of Junior Library Guild Selection I Didn't Do My Homework Because... andA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School... comes a laugh-out-loud doodle book inspired by the not-so-true stories that ensue when an assignment is left undone. Silly, absurd, and outrageous excuse-themed art prompts are the springboard for this fun-filled, action-packed doodle extravaganza.

Unbored: A Kid’s Guide to Serious FunGlenn, J & Larsen, E$22.99 - 9781620406410 - Paperback

Since it's publication in 2012, Unbored: The Essential Field Guide to Serious Fun has been a favorite of parents and kids alike: a huge, jam-packed book of fun for smart and adventurous families, with activities for outdoors and indoors, embracing time-honored traditions and the latest technology. Now, kids can get the best of Unbored in a size and shape that's just for them-a book to take into the field with no chaperone required.

Gumball Doodle Book: Be the BrushGumball$14.95 - 9781760126087 - Paperback

Feeling stressed? Channel your energy into something creative_like doodling! The world is your canvas! Use you imagination to doodle all over this book with Gmball and Darwin!

The Neon Colouring PadMosedale, Julian$12.95 - 9781780553559 - Paperback

The Neon Colouring Pad is a brilliantly bright colouring book, packed with fun, quirky illustrations and features neon ink throughout the book. Kids will be entertained for hours using highlighters and felt tips to add even more colour to psychedelic space scenes, bright, beautiful birds and butterflies, exploding fireworks, shooting stars and much, much more. The book has perforated pages so completed pictures can be torn out and displayed.

The Neon Activity BookDickason, Chris$22.95 - 9781780553542 - Paperback

Children can enjoy hours of fluorescent fun with The Neon Activity Book, which is jam-packed with puzzles and activities to keep boredom at bay for hours. Create animals mashups, complete seriously bonkers stories, get through a garden maze where the gnomes have sprung to life, complete the freaky-food search and lots, lots more.

Mitchell’s Guide to Strange Hill HighBowles, Anna$19.95 - 9781783120659 - Hardback

Strange Hill is, well, strange. Even stranger than the caretaker of your old school (then again, you might recognise him in the show). Enter the Guide to Strange Hill High, which dares to plumb the mysteries of this oddest of educational establishments, looking at the monsters which plague it, the temporal anomalies which distort it, the teachers which bore it and the plucky kid heroes who always save the day in the end.

Strange Hill High: Mitchell’s Mash-Up Sticker BookPotter, William$12.95 - 9781783120635 - Paperback

Strange Hill Sticker Mysteries is a classic activity book for the younger Strange Hill fans; now the anarchic Mitchell's Mash-Up mixes things up, inviting kids to put teachers' heads on monsters' bodies, kids' heads on skateboards and anything else they like. Plus a range of fun classic activities, all with an older twist such as making up your own graffiti.

Strange Hill High: Sticker MysteriesPotter, William$9.95 - 9781783120666 - Paperback

Sticker Mysteries combines the well-loved sticker activity format with the fresh visuals of Strange Hill High. Kids can join Mitchell, Becky and Templeton as they solve simple mysteries like mazes, spot the difference and counting games. Two spreads of stickers provide plenty of scope for having fun with the book and decorating your walls, desk or lunchbox as well.

August 2015 Stationery

Whatever You Are, Be a Good One Notebook CollectionCongdon, Lisa$22.95 - 9781452143040 - Stationery

The words of extraordinary minds provide extraordinary inspiration. With quotes from Abraham Lincoln, Oscar Wilde, and Publius Terentius Afer on each cover, these three notebooks invite users to dream big and capture their best ideas.

Whatever You Are, Be a Good One NotesCongdon, Lisa$24.95 - 9781452144122 - Stationery

Featuring a different hand-lettered quotation on every notecard, this boxed set of notes channels the words of some of history's greatest figures to offer an eloquent message for every occasion.

40ish WeeksPocrass, Kate$24.95 - 9781452139159 - Stationery

This charmingly illustrated journal offers mums-to-be a place to document the details of their pregnancy, from first reactions to being pregnant to meeting baby. Organised into three sections for each trimester, 40ish Weeks includes a range of classic and quirky prompts covering symptoms, cravings, emotional rollercoasters, maternity clothes, and more.

Start Now! The Creativity JournalNeckel, Kate$29.95 - 9781452139296 - Stationery

Pour ideas, doodles, and dreams into these hand-illustrated pages to spark creativity. Made in NYC by artist Kate Neckel, this journal is quirky, encouraging, and tough enough to handle all kinds of mistakes. It's a fresh and irresistible take on creative how-to, packed with inspiring prompts and perfect for would-be artists of all types.

My Baby’s First YearRyland Peters & Small$29.95 - 9781849756716 - Stationery

Once completed, the deluxe cloth-bound journal will become a treasured keepsake detailing all your fondest memories of baby's first year, from the first night at home as a new family to first words, first steps and much more.Beautifully designed and illustrated throughout with colour photographs, it features thoughtful prompts to guide and encourage new parents to add their own notes, photographs and other memorabilia.

The New York Times Pocket Posh Brain Games 2: 100 PuzzlesThe Puzzle Society$9.95 - 9781449469269 - Paperback

The online edition of the "newspaper of record" delivers "all the news that's fit to click" and all the puzzles you love to play.The New York Times? Pocket Posh? Brain Games 2 offers brain-bending puzzles presented in a beautiful, stylish design. These logic-based puzzles will keep you entertained for hours. If you are bored of solving the same types of puzzles over and over again, you will love this new collection. There is something to satisfy everyone.

Pocket Posh Crosswords 13: 75 PuzzlesThe Puzzle Society$9.95 - 9781449469276 - Paperback

Everybody loves crosswords, and with this new collection of satisfying, engaging puzzles, we now offer a baker's dozen stylish titles in the Pocket Posh crossword series.