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John D. Burns, bestselling author of The Last Hillwalker, rediscovers Scotland's mountains, bothies and wildlife in the stormiest months. Wild Winter is a reminder of the wonder of nature and the importance of caring for our environment. As he travels through the Highlands, John finds adventure, humour and a deep connection with this wild land.

Pennine Bridleway by Hannah Collingridge is a guidebook to this National Trail taking you from Derbyshire through the Yorkshire Dales to Cumbria, following the Pennine Hills. Together with stunning photography, the route features Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions and interesting facts about landmarks along the way.

Creature is dreaming and playing in space, causing worlds to be born in the big bangs she creates. Her eyes shine like nebulas as she surveys the vast expanse she calls home. Silence and stillness envelop her, as she readies herself to. POUNCE!

Meet Palmer. Charlie Palmer. Awesome spy and fluffy llama. Her top-secret mission? To save the world and rescue a pair of . . . UNDERPANTS!A hilarious and super stylish adventure - James Bond for little ones!

Ever wonder what happened 100 years ago on your birthday? What about on Christmas Day in the year 800? Or Halloween in the distant past? You might be surprised by what you find out. On This Day is a history ebook with a difference. Travel back in time and discover the weird and wonderful things that happened around the world on every day of the year, from January 1st to December 31st. From the first day of China's rule by the Han dynasty on February 28th, 202 BCE, to the introduction of Dolly the Sheep, the world's first cloned mammal, on July 5th, 1996, there is something incredible to learn on every page. Unlike other day-by-day history ebooks, On This Day includes historical photographs and quirky illustrations that visualize the events of the past. No matter what your interests, from arts to sports to science, you'll find them represented here in a diverse range of events that are collected together by the day they share.

Bored of biology? Crushed by chemistry? Perplexed by physics? DOES SCIENCE REALLY MATTER ANYWAY? Oh, only for... JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING!From how to stop a virus to defy gravity, and from how to predict the future to how to see the past, this ebook shows you where science started, why it matters now, and the jaw-dropping places it may lead us to in the future. It will change the way you think about science FOREVER!Beautiful hand-drawn illustrations show you how history's most ingenious and daring scientists solved mysteries that had puzzled the ancient world for millennia, triggering an age of discovery that gave us telescopes, flying machines, steam engines, antibiotics, electricity, radio, space travel, and computers. Discover the amazing men and women who challenged conventional thinking and put their lives at risk to learn about everything, from planetary orbits and gold to germs, and from gunpowder to radioactivity.What's the Point of Science? explains in super-simple terms how science really works and why it changed the world. It's packed with surprising facts, tales of ingenuity and endeavour, and beautiful, unique illustrations. This ebook is about how scientists changed the world, one breakthrough at a time, and it is guaranteed to inspire, surprise, amuse, and entertain everybody who downloads it.

Get down with such legends as Marvin Gaye, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer, the Jackson Five, Diana Ross, James Brown, and Chaka Khan in this collection of largely unseen images from the golden age of soul, R&B, and funk. Sourced from our superfly Art Edition, this XL volume gathers all of the glamour and groove captured by...

A complete record of every grand prix winning car since the championship began in 1950

The perfect drinks book packed full of knowledge and entertainment from two of the UK's leading drinks experts, writers and comedians.

Rescuing Titanic tells with exquisite illustrations and richly-detailed text the story of the little ship Carpathia and its heroic journey rescuing passengers from the Titanic. This dramatic and visually-immersive story was meticulously researched by astonishing debut talent Flora Delargy, whose own grandfather worked in the shipyard where Titanic was built.

Packed with stunning imagery and featuring the world's most celebrated cultural institutions, architectural historian and museum curator Owen Hopkins looks at the fascinating history of The Museum.

A gripping and beautifully illustrated story set in the heart of the Amazon, featuring dramatic encounters with animals, dangerous rapids and extraordinary discoveries.

Lucy Beaumont from TV's Meet The Richardson's on the hilarious 'joys' of motherhood.

Maggie Blue, an outsider both at home and at school, sees her a fellow classmate stolen through a window to another world by a wolf, and becomes determined to save her, whatever the cost.

A stunning collection of yoga poses inspired by the natural world.

Whether you're eco-conscious and keen to reduce your plastic usage or want to be more sensibe with your spending, this gorgeous craft compendium provides step-by-step guides to produce gifts that don't compromise on design or quality.

From the best-selling author and illustrator team behind The Dinosaur Department Store, this fun, charming picture book about self-confidence and the power of friendship will appeal to dino-loving children everywhere.

A colourful and comical tour through history from cartoonists Mike Barfield and Jess Bradley.

Hilarious advice from the UK's newest (and funniest) Agony Uncle, aka Jack Dee

Discover over 300 seasonal book recommendations in the ultimate reading list for book lovers everywhere.

A fascinating and hilarious gallop through Twentieth Century British history by comedian Al Murray

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Mistresses of Cliveden, an enthralling, sumptuous and surprising history of the Rothschild women

A brilliant gift for anyone who wants to test their knowledge about space and beyond, this is a quiz book that's out of this world.

A riveting, magical adventure set deep underneath a richly reimagined London, Ghostcloud follows the adventure of twelve-year-old Luke when he meets Alma - a girl who is a ghostcloud - and who teaches him to ride the clouds high above the city.

Discover the 10 things anyone should know about the world's most fascinating and awe-inspiring creatures - the dinosaurs.