June 2015 Food & Drink

Cook’s Tour of France, AGate, Gabriel$$34.95 - 9781743790182 - Hardback

In A Cook's Tour of France,Gabrial Gate shares recipes for dishes from all the main regions of France, such as the popular Auge Valley chicken casserole from Normandy, the colourful ratatouille from Nice with lemon chantilly and, of course, stunning desserts as only the French can do, like the luscious strawberry tart from the Loire Valley.

Maggie Beer’s Winter HarvestBeer, Maggie$$29.99 - 9781921384226 - Paperback

Maggie's Winter Harvest brings together all of Maggie Beer's signature recipes from her winter chapter of Maggie's Harvest, including detailed descriptions of seasonal ingredients and inspiring accounts of memorable meals with family and friends. The recipes highlight Maggie's philosophy of using the freshest and best seasonal produce available in the Barossa Valley South Australia, and treating it simply, allowing the natural flavors to speak for themselves.

Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart ofLawson, Nigella$$49.99 - 9780701189112 - Hardback

The classic family recipe book by Nigella Lawson. Kitchen is packed with feel-good food for cooks and eaters that solves all your everyday cooking quandaries, from what to cook for Sunday lunch or how to give children food they'll eat, to how to rustle up an impromptu dinner party menu or a gluten-free cake. As well as her mouthwatering recipes, Nigella rounds up her kitchen must-haves: essential kitchen equipment and standby ingredients.

Nigella BitesLawson, Nigella$$49.99 - 9780701189150 - Hardback

Packed with fresh ideas and exciting new twists on old favourites, Nigella Lawson brings you mouth-watering but simple recipes to add flavour to your busy life - from quick family meals and easy suppers to dinner party menus and roast lunches. With luscious photography, evocative food writing and a beautiful hardback design, this is a book you will treasure for many years as well as a delicious gift for friends and family. All-Day Breakfast - recipes to start the day right, whatever time you get up!

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PruneHamilton, Gabrielle$$65.00 - 9781743790717 - Hardback

A self-trained cook turned James Beard Award_winning chef, Gabrielle Hamilton opened Prune on New York's Lower East Side fifteen years ago to great acclaim and lines down the block, both of which continue today. A deeply personal and gracious restaurant, in both menu and philosophy, Prune uses the elements of home cooking and elevates them in unexpected ways. The result is delicious food that satisfies on many levels.

The Naked DietWard, Tess$$34.95 - 9781849496049 - Hardback

The Naked Diet is all about changing your way of eating for the better, making you feel cleaner and purer. It takes a stripped back approach to the food that you eat, that will give you more energy, help you lose weight and cleanse your body. Broken down into Pure, Raw, Stripped, Bare, Undressed, Clean and Detox chapters, it is a transformative, new approach to clean-living with smart and contemporary recipes.

The Eat Like a Man Guide to Feeding a CrowdD'Agostino, Ryan$$45.00 - 9781452131849 - Hardback

This welcome follow-up to Esquire's wildly popular Eat Like a Man cookbook is the ultimate resource for guys who want to host big crowds and need the scaled-up recipes, logistical advice, and mojo to pull it off whether they're cooking breakfast for a houseful of weekend guests, producing an epic spread for the playoffs, or planning the backyard BBQ that trumps all.

Feeding the FireCarroll, Joe$$55.00 - 9781579655570 - Hardback

Joe Carroll makes stellar barbecue and grilled meats in Brooklyn, New York, at his acclaimed restaurants Fette Sau and St. Anselm. In Feeding the Fire, Carroll gives us his top 20 lessons and more than 75 recipes to make incredible fire-cooked foods at home, proving that you don't need to have fancy equipment or long-held regional traditions to make succulent barbecue and grilled meats

Fern VerrowAstley, Harry$$55.00 - 9781849495462 - Hardback

A year of recipes from a farm and its kitchen is a celebration of what nature provides, and reflects Jane Scotter and Harry Astley's passion for fresh ingredients and delicious, home-cooked food, grown and foraged from the land all year round. With stunning photographs by Tessa Traeger, this beautiful book is structured using the four classical elements to represent the four seasons of the year (Earth, Water, Air and Fire).

Chinese UnchoppedWang, Jeremy$$45.00 - 9781849495745 - Hardback

In Chinese Unchopped, acclaimed teacher and School of Wok founder Jeremy Pang demystifies the secret traditions of Chinese cookery, revealing the core techniques that bring the authentic flavours of traditional Chinese cooking into your own kitchen. Each chapter focuses on a range of simple-to-cook yet authentic Chinese recipes such as Seabass fillets with crushed soy bean & coriander, Spicy sichuan-style bubergine, and Claypot chicken with mushroom rice.

The Salad BowlGraimes, Nicola$$39.95 - 9781849756013 - Hardback

Take inspiration from countries all around the globe and whip up hearty salads that are nutritious and full of flavour. From Mediterranean recipes to Asian-inspired classics, salads have never been been as popular. This delightful book showcases beautifully balanced salads, with chapters covering Meat and Poultry, Fish and Shellfish, Dairy, Grains, Beans and Pulses, and Simply Fruits and Vegetables.

FishFollas, Mat$$49.95 - 9781849756051 - Hardback

Organised by fish type, Mat's guide to preparing and enjoying fish teaches you how best to cook with all the varieties of this wonderful ingredient. Whether you are cooking with pink, white, raw, smoked, grilled fish; trying clams, mussels, crab or lobster for the first time, he demystifies the art of preparing and cooking with fish. Recipes include Cured Salmon Gravadlax, Squid Ink Risotto, and Wasabi-crusted Tuna Steak.

Flavours of SummerRyland Peters & Small$$49.95 - 9781849756068 - Hardback

Featuring over 150 delicious recipes and evocative images of sun-dappled dining, this book provides all the inspiration you need to create memorable occasions in the warmer months. In Salads & Summer Soups, you'll find Courgette, Feta and Mint Salad, and iced Gazpacho. Best-Ever BBQ shows you how to get the best from cooking outdoors over charcoal. Try Olive-infused Chicken with Charred Lemons or Sicilian-spiced Seabass with Grilled Tomatoes and Baby Fennel.

Pasta by HandLouis, Jenn$$39.95 - 9781452121888 - Hardback

From rising culinary star and 2012 Food & Wine Best New Chef Jenn Louis, this book includes more than 65 recipes for hand-shaped traditional pastas and dumplings, along with deeply satisfying sauces to mix and match. Louis shares her recipes and expertise in hand-forming beloved shapes such as gnocchi, orecchiette, gnudi, and spatzli as well as dozens of other regional pasta specialties appearing for the first time in an English-language cookbook.

Grill No. 001: Eats & Drinks$$22.95 - 9781452141176 - Hardback

A taste of the good life! This bite-size collection showcases 20 special recipes, all with photographs, that will inspire food lovers to take the party outside. Selected from some of Chronicle Books' best-loved cookbooks, here are easy-peasy drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic), quick appetizers, simple salads and sides, and great-for-the-grill main dishes.

At My Table Vegetarian Feasts for FMccartney, Mary$$55.00 - 9780701189372 - Hardback

I see this new cookbook as a personal journey, bringing to life the wonderful memories of those special occasions when family, friends and food mean everything. From celebrations and yearly highlights, to making the most of a simple gathering, I've created a complete range of vegetarian menus to make all these occasions special and, I hope, to create great memories.' Mary McCartney (author).

Love Layer CakesPorschen, Peggy$$45.00 - 9781849495523 - Hardback

There is no more indulgent treat than layers of flavoured sponge sandwiched together with scrummy fillings and decorated in the prettiest ways possible. Containing over 30 recipes for delectable sponges and mouth-watering fillings, Love Layer Cakes provides the inspiration for years of flavoursome and fool-proof baking. From the ever-popular Salted caramel cake to the Toasted marshmallow cake, kid-friendly Cheeky monkey cake, and Rose and pistachio cake, there's an elegant centrepiece for any occasion.

Baking with Less SugarChang, Joanne$$39.95 - 9781452133003 - Hardback

This is a beautiful, trusted baking resource including 62 recipes and more than 30 photographs from master baker and celebrated cookbook author Joanne Chang. Divided into 5 chapters by type of sweetener, the recipes in Less-Sugar, Big-Flavor Baking swap out refined sugar for natural sweeteners (honey, maple, fruits and fruit juice, chocolate), or use no more than 6 tablespoons of refined sugar to reproduce classic flour recipes that use 3 to 5 times that amount!

Back in the Day Bakery Made with LoveDay, Cheryl$$45.00 - 9781579655563 - Hardback

Back in the Day Bakery Made with Love features more than 100 new recipes, including some of the bakery's most requested treats, such as Star Brownies and the Cakette Party Cake, as well as savories like Chive Parmigiano-Reggiano Popovers and Rosemary Focaccia. Cheryl and Griff share their baking techniques and also show readers how to put together whimsical decorations, like a marshmallow chandelier and a best-in-show banner.

Hamptons Entertaining: Creating Occasions to RememberFalk, Annie$$59.95 - 9781617691454 - Hardback

With her new book, Hamptons Entertaining, Annie Falk invites us into the seaside communities' most beautiful estates. Seventeen lavishly photographed parties are featured, offering a wealth of inspiration for table settings and menus, along with entertaining tips that will serve for any occasion. More than 75 recipes from a Watermelon Margarita and Cold Peach Soup to Lobster Salad on Buttery Crostini and North Carolina-Style Barbecue Chicken.

Wild Cocktails from the Midnight ApothecaryMuir, Lottie$$39.95 - 9781782492009 - Hardback

Lottie Muir is the creator of the Midnight Apothecary pop-up cocktail bar, set in a roof garden in the heart of London, where she also grows many of the ingredients for her mixes. On Saturday nights she sheds her gardening gloves and dons her apron to become the Cocktail Gardener mixologist. She rustles up seasonal plant-powered cocktails, made with the harvest from her garden and from foraging trips nearby. Here you'll find Garden Cocktails, Foraged Cocktails, and Mocktails and Restorative Cocktails.

June 2015 Gift & Pop Culture

Zombie McCrombie from an Overturned KombiWard, Michael$$19.95 - 9781743790175 - Hardback

Zombie McCrombie is a hilarious parody of the well-loved children_s book Hairy Maclary from Donaldson_s Dairy, by Lynley Dodd. Zombie McCrombie (from an overturned Kombi) and his zombie dog pals, Montague Klutz (trailing his guts) and Benedict Wise (enshrouded by flies) roam the empty streets, sniffing the wind for bones they might gnaw ... with a gut-bustingly hilarious outcome! Topped off by the perfectly gruesome illustrations by Gypsy Taylor.

99 ProblemsGraham, Ali$$19.95 - 9780761182153 - Paperback

99 Problems is a highly conceptual gift book showcasing 99 full-color illustrations of a cartoon character who looks just like a certain legendary rapper, and the often ordinary and sometimes fantastical things that happen to him. And that's where the book finds its hilarious, compulsive hook-in an age that worships celebrity and assumes, somewhat enviously, that fame and fortune can protect one from life's travails, what if that just weren't true?

Darth Vader and Family NotecardsBrown, Jeffrey$$24.95 - 9781452138077 - Stationery

This collection of new charming and humorous illustrations from Jeffrey Brown's bestselling Darth Vader series is perfect for sending greetings to friends or anyone in need of galactic good cheer.

Darth Vader and FriendsBrown, Jeffrey$$19.95 - 9781452138107 - Hardback

In this funny and sweet new book in the bestselling Darth Vader series, Eisner Award-winning author Jeffrey Brown offers an intimate look at the friendships between best pals in the Star Wars universe, from Darth Vader and the Emperor to Leia and her Ewok pals, Han and Chewie, C-3PO and R2-D2, the bounty hunters, and other favorite characters.

Darth Vader and Friends Mini Eco-JournalsBrown, Jeffrey$$16.95 - 9781452138091 - Stationery

Keep track of important info in these pocket-sized, eco-friendly journals featuring adorable new Star Wars best friend illustrations by artist Jeffrey Brown. 4 notebooks (2 lined and 2 blank).

Star Wars Rebels Battle to the EndStar Wars$$9.95 - 9781760124472 - Paperback

This action-packed chapter book retells the exciting final arc of Star Wars Rebels first season. As the stakes rise higher than ever before, the Rebels must work together to thwart the Empire. If they fail, the consequences are unthinkable.

Star Wars Rebels Ezra’s Duel with DangerStar Wars$$9.95 - 9781760124489 - Paperback

When Ezra Bridger runs into an old friend from his past, secrets about Ezra's missing parents are finally brought to light. Can Ezra unravel the mystery of their disappearance while still helping the rebels fight the Empire? The stakes are higher than ever as Imperial Agent Kallus and the fearsome Inquisitor join forces to stop the rebels. With such dangerous enemies, the team is in for the fight of their lives!

Seducing StrangersWeltman, Josh$$29.95 - 9780761181750 - Paperback

An advertising creative director for more than 25 years and the Mad Men co-producer responsible for Don Draper's credibility as an advertising genius, Weltman distills everything he knows about the art of persuasion into a playbook of rules, principles, insights, insider anecdotes, and more, all tailored to the fast-changing life in the information economy.

Lost in Translation An IllustratedSanders, Ella Fr$$29.99 - 9780224100809 - Hardback

Did you know that the Japanese have a word to express the way sunlight filters through the leaves of trees? Or, that there's a Swedish word that means a traveller's particular sense of anticipation before a trip? Lost in Translation, a New York Times bestseller, brings the nuanced beauty of language to life with over 50 beautiful ink illustrations.

The Crossroads Of Should And MustLuna, Elle$$29.95 - 9780761184881 - Hardback

The Crossroads of Should and Must has a universal message-we get to choose the path between Should and Must. And it gives every reader permission to embrace this message. It's about the difference between jobs, careers, and callings. The difference between going to work and becoming one with your work. Why knowing what you want is often the hardest part. It gives eye-opening techniques for reconnecting with one's inner voice, like writing your own obituary (talk about putting life in perspective).

Rockwiz DecadesCreswell, Toby$$34.95 - 9781743790670 - Paperback

Rockwiz Decades is a comprehensive guide to, and documentation of, the best songs of each decade dating as far back as the 1950s. Author Toby Creswell reminds us of the great songs that the last 65 years have offered us, delving into the untold stories behind some of the best songs of all time_from Bob Dylan to Joan Baez, Pulp to Leonard Cohen, Pet Shop Boys to Beach Boys to Beyonce_no rolling stone is left unturned.

Five Seconds of Summer 100% Unofficial Poster BookWilliams, Imogen$$12.95 - 9781780553689 - Paperback

This glossy new poster book is the perfect gift for any 5SOS fan. Full of gorgeous pictures to gaze at, as well as lots of facts and puzzles featuring the boys, fans of Luke, Michael, Calum and Ashton will be in their element with this new book, which includes a pull out poster to treasure forever.

50 Knots You Need to KnowAllen, Marty$$24.95 - 9781909313569 - Hardback

If you're unaware of the difference between a Cow Hitch and a Marlinspike Hoop or a Running Bowline and a Square Lashing, all will be revealed in "50 Knots You Need to Know." Packed with step-by-step instructions, discover how to tie knots to get you through any situation, whether it's nautical knots for sailing adventures or shanks and hitches for camping or climbing weekends.

Trick Question$$39.95 - 9781452134888 - Novelty Items

The makers of Geek Battle and Wordie Wars are back with a tricky twist on trivia. Every question in the deck has a trick up its sleeve, and its a race against time and your teammates to figure it out. The 400 trick questions are filled with fun mind puzzles and riddles that will keep you guessing and laughing! Contents: 100 cards with 400 questions and answers, Two Trickster Totems, 32 scoring tokens and a sand timer. For 3 or more players aged 14 and up.

Green: A Field Guide to MarijuanaMichaels, Dan$$45.00 - 9781452134055 - Hardback

Green: A Field Guide to Marijuana is required reading for a new generation of curious and sophisticated pot smokers. Presented in an eye-popping package and filled with hyperdetailed photography of individual buds, this essential guide to marijuana is smart, practical, and exceedingly beautiful.

June 2015 Fashion

Vogue On Giorgio ArmaniPhilips, Kathy$$29.95 - 9781849494687 - Hardback

For Armani, design has always been about an easy, timeless grace, not constantly changing trends; clothes meant to compliment the body, not merely cover it. With his careful removal of extraneous internal structure, emphasis on the human form and the use of soft textiles and a muted colour palette, Armani changed the face of fashion from haute couture to the high street.

Vogue on Gianni VersaceSinclair, Charlotte$$29.95 - 9781849495530 - Hardback

Vogue on Gianni Versace explores how his childhood spent in his mother's dressmaker's shops, his Italian hometown of Reggio Calabria, and his family, particularly his younger sister, Donatella, influenced not only the designer he became but also the way he constructed his business: family first. The book reveals how the more brazen elements of his design - the jewelled embroidery, the bondage straps, the safety-pin gowns - were predicated on supremely skilled tailoring, deft use of materials and innovative techniques.

En BrogueRochell, Hannah$$24.99 - 9781473606500 - Hardback

Do you know the difference between a derby and an Oxford? Tassel loafers or penny loafers? Do you know why brogues have holes in them? From brogues to boots, pumps to penny loafers, slippers to sandals, En Brogue honours forty styles of shoes with beautiful hand drawn illustrations, quirky photographs and fascinating facts about the history of our favourite flats.

Brigitte BardotVincendeau, Ginette$$59.95 - 9781780975498 - Hardback

In this original and illuminating study, film scholar and Bardot fan Ginette Vincendeau explores the star's complex and revolutionaryimage of femininity, her film career and her lasting and controversial celebrity. Vincendeau shows how Bardot's enduring fame is based on her status as a sexual, lifestyle, musical, and fashion role model and even, in her guise as Marianne, the emblem of the French Republic, an icon of national identity.

June 2015 Design

Monochrome HomeRobertson, Hilary$$55.00 - 9781849756136 - Hardback

Sought-after interiors stylist Hilary Robertson celebrates the stylish simplicity of the monochromatic home - elegant interiors in black, white, and every shade of grey in between. Hilary Robertson shows how to bring the look right up to date, visiting the fabulously inspiring homes of artists and designers from Europe to the US.

Maker SpacesQuinton, Emily$$49.95 - 9781849756198 - Hardback

Making' is the next generation of creating. It's the union of traditional techniques, from print-making and jewellery-making to knitting, with cutting-edge technology, often yielding astonishing results, such as laser-cut jewellery and 3D-printed porcelain. 'Maker Spaces' takes an in-depth look inside 13 beautiful homes, studios and workspaces of the pioneering creative minds of some of the best-known makers.

Flea Market SecretsJames, Geraldine$$49.95 - 9781782491866 - Hardback

Geraldine James, is a true flea marketing expert. She begins with the 10 Golden Rules (from arriving early and knowing how to work the stalls to training your eye to spot treasures amongst the rubbish). The following chapters on china and glass, textiles, furniture, metal, art, jewellery and gardens explain what to buy, what to ignore, how to clean and repair and when to call in the services of a restoration expert.

Outside LivingZamora Mola, Francesc$$59.95 - 9780789329189 - Paperback

Featured inside this lavishly illustrated sourcebook are 600 full-colour photographs and diagrams of uniquely beautiful projects from around the world, by well-known and up-and-coming garden and landscape designers. They reveal how to create exterior spaces in a variety of styles, from a classic urban roof garden with romantic garden plantings to clean, modern, and innovative spaces.

Design In The HamptonsIannacci, Anthony$$130.00 - 9781580933889 - Hardback

A luxurious look at nineteen private houses in the Hamptons, Long Island's exclusive summer retreat-with architecture, interiors, and gardens from celebrity designers including Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan, John Barman, Fox-Nahem, Thad Hayes, Tony Ingrao, Todd Merrill, Roman & Williams, and Joe d'Urso. These architects and interior designers are inspired by the island's renowned natural beauty to create houses that set the global standards for oceanfront style.

Barbara Westbrook: Gracious RoomsWestbrook, Barbara$$85.00 - 9780847845057 - Hardback

With a design vocabulary that ranges from casual American to formal English to French modern, Westbrook's homes share a welcoming elegance, whether it is a country cottage or a penthouse apartment. From the judicious use of symmetry to the importance of including natural elements in a room, utilizing colour to unify spaces within a house, and setting a mood with materials, Gracious Rooms is rich with advice and inspiration.

Swedish DetailsHuett, Annika & Huett, Ul$$49.95 - 9789171262394 - Hardback

A home isn't merely the rooms and its furniture its also a number of larger or smaller details. Annika Huett and Ulf Huett Nilsson went on a journey from the north to the south of Sweden, finding an inspiring myriad of all the personal details that make a home really feel like home. They dont just wish to shine a light on the smaller things, but also explore what it is that gives a home the right feeling.

Ian Schrager: WorksSchrager, Ian$$125.00 - 9780847844883 - Hardback

Long awaited, this volume spans almost forty years of contemporary high design as masterminded by Ian Schrager. Known for being the originator of the mythical Studio 54, as well as a creator of the boutique hotel, Ian Schrager has done much more than create, design, and manage hotels, restaurants, clubs, residential buildings, and various real estate developments throughout the world-he has challenged and redefined the idea of luxury and glamour.

June 2015 Art & Craft

Cherry BlossomsUlak, James T$$39.95 - 9780847845224 - Hardback

A jewel-like collection of the most exquisite cherry blossoms in Japanese art celebrates the enduring power of spring. This joyous collection of cherry blossoms, drawn from one of the world's finest collections of Japanese art, celebrates the universal pleasure of spring. Richly illustrated with examples from grand screens, woodblock prints, and ink on silk, Cherry Blossoms offers exquisitely rendered buds and blooms for all who cherish them.

Frida Kahlo and Diego RiveraPrignitz-Poda, Helga$$59.95 - 9780847845811 - Hardback

A new survey of the masterworks of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, set against the backdrop of Mexican Modernism. Few artists have captured the public's imagination with the force of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Icons respectively of surrealism and the Mural Movement, their work reflected their immersion in indigenous Mexican culture while looking ahead to progressive ideals and wielding a defining influence on Mexican Modernism.

Basquiat: The Unknown NotebooksBasquiat, Jean-Michel$$85.00 - 9780847845828 - Hardback

With no formal training, Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988) succeeded in developing a new and expressive style to become one of the most influential artists in the postmodern revival of figurative during the 1980s. In a series of notebooks from the early to mid-1980s, never before exhibited, Basquiat combined text and images reflecting his engagement with the countercultures of graffiti and hip-hop in New York City, as well as pop culture and world events. Features over 150 notebook pages and numerous drawings and paintings.

Amy Butler DecoupageButler, Amy$$29.95 - 9781452111124 - Novelty Items

Add Amy Butler's unique design sensibility to furniture, lamps, vases, picture frames, and more with decoupage. Featuring a 28-page booklet offering step-by-step instructions for 12 projects using this simple technique, plus 80 sheets of decoupage-weight paper printed with 19 of Amy's signature patterns, this portfolio contains everything beginners and pros alike need to create stylish new looks for the home.

RemakeHamada, Jeff$$39.95 - 9781452123349 - Hardback

Imagine stepping inside Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring or Hopper's Nighthawks. That's the effect achieved by modern-day photographers, artists, students, and creatives within the pages of this one-of-a-kind book. Started as an online collaborative project by founder of art blog Booooooom Jeff Hamada, Remake gathers fantastic reinterpretations of 50 fine art masterpieces.

Knitting BasicsLord, Tracey$$34.95 - 9781782491941 - Paperback

If you would like to start knitting but don't have anyone to show you how, or if you know the basics of knitting but would like to improve and learn the more complex skills of shaping, lace patterns and colourwork, then 'Knitting Basics' is for you. Starting at the very beginning with casting on, garter stitch and casting off, the 20 workshops take you step by step through different stitches and techniques, with colour artworks to show you how everything is done.

Mobile ArtYoungs, Clare$$29.95 - 9781782492092 - Hardback

Follow Clare Youngs' instructions to make your home a magical place, with these fluttering, softly spinning works of art. Whether you hang them in your window or from the ceiling, these mobiles add a charming, colourful touch to your interiors. There are bronzed paper leaves to hang in the autumn, a delicate floral filigree mobile and a cute elephant mobile for a child's bedroom.

Festival FabulousBadger, Ros; Leech, Chris$$34.95 - 9781849496278 - Hardback

What all of the festivals now have in common are designated craft areas, where festival goers can explore and develop their creativity. Festival Fabulous will show you how to 'get the look', with easy-to-make hair accessories, tutus, a bird winged poncho or welly socks. Including ways to make yourself and your camping space stand out from the crowd through a collection and handmade projects and on-trend styling ideas such as bunting, flower garlands and pompoms. Shot on location at a number of festivals!

Subversive Cross Stitch 50 DesignsJackson, Julie$$24.99 - 9781576877555 - Hardback

Subversive Cross Stitch: 50 F*cking Clever Designs For Your Sassy Side invites stitchers of all levels to fully express their bad-ass crafty selves, whether they need to release their inner curmudgeon or let fly with a witty insult. With alphabet charts and easy-to-follow instructions for every design, Subversive Cross Stitch: 50 F*cking Clever Designs For Your Sassy Side includes everything you need to get your craft on from the original instigator of subversive stitching.

June 2015 Travel

Much Ado About MelbourneSinclair, Jenny$$35.00 - 9781922213662 - Paperback

Much ado about Melbourne is a whimsical and absorbing survey of the city's creativity, from Hoddle's Grid to the cultural achievements that help put us it on the world map. Celebrating the stories, spirit and sensibilities that make this metropolis, it charts the evolution of Melbourne through its music, art, literature, film, stories, transport, maps and people.

National Public Toilet DirectoryExplore Australia$$9.95 - 9781741174953 -

This text directory of over 10,000 public toilets around Australia is based on data gathered for a federal government initiative called the National Public Toilet Map. While the data is freely available online, Explore Australia is the first company to publish a handy printed guidebook that 's ideal for travellers who do not have access to the internet. The data has also been thoroughly checked by Explore Australia's expert cartographers.

June 2015 Stationery

Fuck Yeah! Calling CardsCalligraphuck$$16.95 - 9781452141794 - Stationery

A new twist on the classic calling card, this collection combines profanity, calligraphy and foil-stamping to create unique little messages for expressing real-life sentiments on the go. This portfolio includes four different messages that can be personalised for different occasions whether passing a note to a stranger or jotting a message to a friend. Beautifully penned and charmingly irreverent, these cards are sure to leave a lasting impression.

Typewriter Paper$$19.95 - 9781452136318 - Stationery

This box of notepaper is constructed to mimic the shape of a real typewriter in proportions petite enough for adorable desktop display. A roll of perforated pages for notes or the first lines of your next novel pulls out of a slit in the top. The pages are designed with screened-back watermarks, just like vintage typewriter paper.

Small Adventures JournalBrodeur, Keiko$$27.95 - 9781452136509 - Stationery

Full of colour and illustrated in great detail by painter Keiko Brodeur, this interactive field guide is packed with drawing and writing prompts to document discoveries made in nature, plus illustrated reference pages on edible plants, phases of the moon, knot tying, and more. A toggle-tie string closure keeps it all neat and tidy on the go.

Bright Ideas Pencils$$19.95 - 9781452139203 - Stationery

Stay sharp and get creative with this set of 10 brightly coloured graphite pencils in a gift-ready package.

June 2015 Children

My First Book of NatureGree, Alain$$14.95 - 9781908985071 - 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 Nature features Alain Gree's stunning vintage illustrations on every page.

My First Book of VehiclesGree, Alain$$14.95 - 9781908985088 - Board Books

This title is suitable for ages 0-2 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, "Numbers", "Animals" and "Colours", aimed at children aged 0-2 and three further 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.

Dinosaur Kisses Board BookStein, David Ezra$$9.95 - 9780763673895 - Board Books

She tries this - STOMP! And she tries that - CHOMP! Then she sees a kiss and knows just what she wants to try next. Who can she kiss? And after a few disastrous attempts, can she figure out how to give someone a kiss without whomping, chomping, or stomping them first? Young children will chuckle and cheer when Dinah finds just the right creature for her dinosaur kisses in this funny new picture book from David Ezra Stein.

Book-O-TeethLemke, Donald/Lentz, Bob$$14.95 - 9781623701864 - Board Books

A sturdy board book of six TEETH masks for kids of all ages. With catchy rhymes and colorful illustrations, kids of all ages will enjoy this wearable book again and again. Includes die-cut mask holes.

A Very Grand Day With Winnie The PoohWinnie The Pooh$$16.95 - 9781405276931 - Board Books

Pooh and his friends are getting ready for a day of fun in the Hundred Acre Wood. Help them find the things they need for a Very Grand Day in this simple search-and-find book. With Andrew Grey's charming illustrations of Pooh and his friends.

Winnie The Pooh 123Milne, A.A$$14.95 - 9780603567308 - Board Books

Winnie-the-Pooh is one of the most recognisable children's book characters of all time. And now he and his are ready to entertain and educate your child in Winnie-the-Pooh : 123.

Run, Run PigletBetty Ann Schwartz$$16.95 - 9781452124674 - Board Books

Follow along! Help piglet run through the die-cut holes back to his favourite mud puddle. Is it inside the henhouse? Or inside the barn? Young readers can move the character along the string and through the die-cut holes as they turn the pages of this innovative board book!

Birthday in a Box: Now I am 3Brown, Ruby$$24.95 - 9781760123321 - Hardback

This keepsake box contains: a Now I'm book detailing all the fun and exciting things you can do now you're older, a special birthday badge, over 50 cool stickers and a puzzle just for the birthday kid. Now I'm 3, I can: Ride my bike really fast, Do puzzles all by myself. Sleep in a big bed.

Birthday in a Box: Now I am 4Brown, Ruby$$24.95 - 9781760123338 - Hardback

This keepsake box contains: a Now I'm book detailing all the fun and exciting things you can do now you're older, a special birthday badge, over 50 cool stickers and a puzzle just for the birthday kid. Now I'm 4, I can: Count to ten and back again. Write my own name. Watch a whole movie at the cinema.

Birthday in a Box: Now I am 5Brown, Ruby$$24.95 - 9781760123345 - Hardback

This keepsake box contains: a Now I'm book detailing all the fun and exciting things you can do now you're older, a special birthday badge, over 50 cool stickers and a puzzle just for the birthday kid. Now I'm 5, I can: Zoom around on my bike. Read my first book. Start school.

PuffWondriska$$29.95 - 9780789329110 - Hardback

Puff is a tale about an old-fashioned small steam engine who lives a very unexciting life in a train yard. Puff daydreams that he could swim or imagines traveling to such distant lands as Egypt, India, France, and even to outer space. Puff _s chance to prove his mettle finally arrives when a newer modern engine pulling circus cars breaks down during a snowstorm. Puff bravely hooks to the cars and manages to bring the circus into warm sunshine .

PoolJihyeon, Lee$$27.95 - 9781452142944 - Hardback

What happens when two shy children meet at a very crowded pool? Dive in to find out! Deceptively simple, this masterful book tells a story of quiet moments and surprising encounters, and reminds us that friendship and imagination have no bounds.

Where’s the Elephant?Barroux$$19.95 - 9781405276481 - Hardback

Where's the elephant? Where's the parrot? Where's the snake?...And where are the trees? What starts as a game of jungle hide-and-seek quickly turns into something more significant in this charming, unique book by award-winning illustrator, Barroux.

Black Cat, White CatBorando, Silvia$$24.95 - 9781406363166 - Hardback

Black Cat - black from the tip of his ears to the tip of his tail - only ever goes out in the day. But White Cat - white from her whiskers to her four furry paws - only ever goes out at night. He picks daisies, whilst she gazes at the stars. But when they both feel the urge to explore a world beyond their own, Black Cat and White Cat go on a journey of discovery, and meet for the very first time..

The White BookBorando, Silvia$$24.95 - 9781406363173 - Hardback

A stylish and fresh wordless picture book, this original story about imaginative play brims with visual humour, bold colours, and a parade of cheeky animals! A little boy stands in front of the whitest of white walls. He readies his brush ...and begins to paint. First off, a coat of pink - but wait, what's that? The painted wall reveals six birdies, perched on a branch! Smart visual storytelling and bold graphic art give this book a unique look and feel.

Sea BonesBarner, Bob$$27.95 - 9781452125008 - Hardback

Author and illustrator Bob Barner makes waves with his signature rhyming text and colorful illustrations in this lush picture book about the sea. Filled with incredible fishy facts about vertebrates, invertebrates, endoskeletons, and exoskeletons, plus an underwater informational chart, Sea Bones will make young readers want to dive right in!

The Poohsticks HandbookEvans, Mark$$19.95 - 9781405275606 - Hardback

Playing Pooh Sticks is one the National Trust's 50 Things To Do Before You Are 11 and 3/4 - it is game beloved of adults and children alike. Mark Evan's charming and funny text guides us through the intricacies of Pooh Sticks - from a brief history of the game (invented, of course, by Pooh Bear himself in The House at Pooh Corner) to strategies that can help avoid a soaking.

Art for Baby: FacesYana Peel$$29.95 - 9781848776371 - Hardback

As faces have been scientifically proven to be among the first images a baby can understand, each page features a different face, with the added surprise of the baby's own face reflected in the mylar mirror on the final spread. The multicultural selection of artists is sure to have international appeal and be a hit with art-lovers and babies alike!

Animal Kingdom: InfographicsRogers/Broom/Blechman$$24.95 - 9781848776548 - Hardback

The second in a visually stunning series, I See What You Mean, which shows just how interesting and humorous scientific information can be. Complex facts about the animal kingdom are reinterpreted as stylish infographics, which astonish, amuse and inform by turn.

The FarmGree, Alain$$24.95 - 9781908985187 - Hardback

Children will love to be taught their first words with the aid of such absorbing and vibrant illustrations. Despite their simplicity there is a richness of content that children will be fascinated by, and this wealth of information will be a joy for adults to share and discuss, making the potential for learning endless. As an educational tool and a pleasure to own, this fabulous series of books is a wonderful investment for families.

Zoo TrainSutton, S & Parton, D$$24.95 - 9781922179876 - Hardback

Chugga...chugga...choo! Choo! Thugga...thugga...All aboard the zoo train. Better keep your eyes open - this is a crazy zoo! A boy and his mother ride a train through the zoo, unaware that it is being overrun by naughty monkeys, who steal hats, scarfs and even cake and popcorn!

Fingerprint Fun: Add Painty PrintsMartin, Jorge$$11.95 - 9781780553047 - Hardback

Young children will love adding fingerprints to pages to bring a whole host of animals, objects and scenes to life. Creative kids can give a cheetah spots or make it pour with rain, and will have hours of fun transforming this simple book with just a few painty fingerprints. Featuring bright and quirky bespoke artwork, this book makes a wonderful gift and will provide hours of fun for young children.

The Three Railway EnginesAwdry, Rev. W$$19.95 - 9781405276498 - Hardback

In this seventieth anniversary year, Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends remain as popular as ever, loved by millions all over the world. Now rediscover the classic stories about the world's best-loved tank engine with these stunning new hardback editions of the original 'Railway Series'. In 'The Three Railway Engines', we are introduced to Edward, Gordon and Henry, and find out how they came to be good friends - after an adventure or three...

James The Red EngineAwdry, Rev. W$$19.95 - 9781405276504 - Hardback

In this seventieth anniversary year, Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends remain as popular as ever, loved by millions all over the world. Now rediscover the classic stories about the world's best-loved tank engine with stunning new hardback editions of the original 'Railway Series'. In James the Red Engine, James has trouble with his trucks, pulls the Express after Gordon loses his way and gets a shiny new red coat of paint!

Thomas The Tank EngineAwdry, Rev.W$$19.95 - 9781405276511 - Hardback

In this seventieth anniversary year, Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends remain as popular as ever, loved by millions all over the world. Now rediscover the classic stories about the world's best-loved tank engine with stunning new hardback editions of the original 'Railway Series'. In Thomas the Tank Engine, Thomas runs up and down the track, but all he really wants is a branch line of his own...

Tank Engine Thomas AgainAwdry, Rev.W$$19.95 - 9781405276528 - Hardback

In this seventieth anniversary year, Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends remain as popular as ever, loved by millions all over the world. Now rediscover the classic stories about the world's best-loved tank engine with stunning new hardback editions of the original 'Railway Series'. In Tank Engine Thomas Again, Thomas proudly runs up and down his very own branch line. He runs into trouble along the way ...but he also makes some new friends, and all turns out happily in the end!

Troublesome EnginesAwdry, Rev. W$$19.95 - 9781405276535 - Hardback

In this seventieth anniversary year, Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends remain as popular as ever, loved by millions all over the world. Now rediscover the classic stories about the world's best-loved tank engine with stunning new hardback editions of the original 'Railway Series'. In Troublesome Engines, Henry meets an elephant, James spins like a top and a new engine called Percy comes to the rescue ...by running away!

The Kids’ Book Of QuestionsStock, Gregory$$16.95 - 9780761184645 - Paperback

Kids love to be asked questions almost as much as they love to ask them. And asking is important-parents know the value of having meaningful conversations with their kids, especially as family time is under continuous assault from gadgets and devices. Now the book that solves those needs is back-announcing a fresh new edition of The Kids' Book of Questions. Including subjects like the Internet, school violence, and climate change, the book remains a timeless treasure.

The LineBowsher, Alice$$19.99 - 9781908714237 - Paperback

A delightful coloring book by emerging illustrator Alice Bowsher. An orange line runs through the book. It starts off as a tightrope and then turns into a washing line, a table, a road, etc., while circus animals, crazy garments, and unusual vehicles dance upon it in Alice's bold brushstroke.

Why I love AustraliaBancroft, Bronwyn$$14.95 - 9781760125127 - Paperback

Gorges that plummet into serpentine shadows ... Cloaks of white that drape the rocky crags of snowy mountains ... In this magnificent celebration of country, Bronwyn Bancroft uses both images and words to explore the awe-inspiring beauty of the Australian continent, and to express the depth of her feelings for it.

100 Colouring BookLipniewska, Dominika$$19.99 - 9781849763332 - Paperback

There are literally hundreds of objects to colour, decorate, trace and count in the 100 Colouring Book and hours of fun to be had in the process. Choose from 100 quirky characters; 100 beasts and birds; 100 buildings old and new; 100 ways to get around; 100 things to eat; 100 insects; 100 plants or 100 household objects. Every single object is different and all they need is some creative flair to bring them to life.

The Clever Kids’ Colouring Book: Genius EditionDickason, Chris$$11.95 - 9781780553184 - Paperback

The Clever Kids' Colouring Book: Genius Edition is perfect for clever kids who love cool colouring challenges. A follow-up to the hugely popular Clever Kids' Colouring Book, it includes things to find and colour, mazes to solve, colour-by-numbers activities and colour-code puzzles. Clever kids who love colouring will be entertained for hours with the hilarious artwork by Chris Dickason.

The Clever Kids’ Activity BookDickason, Chris$$11.95 - 9781780553191 - Paperback

The Clever Kids' Activity Book is jam-packed with fun and engaging activities for bright young puzzlers. From spot the differences, daring doodles and mystifying mazes to dot-to-dots and cool colouring challenges, this new title, illustrated by Chris Dickason, will keep boredom at bay for hours. A follow-up to the hugely popular Clever Kids' Colouring Book, this book will keep kids entertained and engaged.