A handful of wranglers are needed to control an exotic lobster pet. A helicopter parent navigates the treacherous edge of a bowl of cereal, clutching her children. A pastry chef throws his fellow bakers under the bus, taking all the credit for a gargantuan pile of macaroons. In a mix of playfulness & dry political & social satire, Christopher Boffoli presents a world in which tiny people negotiate the everyday dramas of life-at work, at play, in love
- against a backdrop of normal-size edibles. Each chapter is a `meal`-Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Drinks, & Dessert
- to satiate every craving.

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What`s the best companion to a round of drinks with friends? A round of bad-ass drinking game fun, of course. Kit



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Bright, bold & difficult to miss, this luggage tag makes identifying baggage quick & easy, even on a busy airport carousel. A clear window on the reverse of the luggage tag displays only your name, safely concealing personal contact information inside. The secure buckle design allows the luggage tag to be attached in seconds to any suitcase or travel bag. ...

Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, The Big Bang is an accessible, authoritative, & entertaining introduction to the greatest discovery in the history of science: that the universe has not existed forever but was born. There was a day without a yesterday. Written by award-winning writer & former astrophysicist Marcus Chown, The Big Bang details how 13.82 billion years ago all matter, energy, space
- & even time
- erupted into being in a titanic fireball. This mind-bending book addresses the big questions: What was the Big Bang? What drove the Big bang? & what happened before the big bang? The evidence for the Big Bang, it turns out, is all around us... Written by the leading lights & most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible & authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history & culture. For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.

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Map No. 816, Big Basin/ Santa Cruz Parks & Preserves in California in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.

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There are a multitude of ` London Calling` cards in the collection at Rocket 68. This lively illustrated range of London themed prints & cards aims to portray the vibrancy & beauty of London`s architecture, areas, life & communities. Each card is supplied with quality Gunpowder grey envelope in a cellophane wrapper. These cards are all illustrated by Jill White & printed in the UK on a lovely soft Calisto FSC accredited board. ...

900 piece 3D puzzle of Big Ben. The innovative three-dimensional puzzle concept not only established itself as a new family game, but also became nothing less than a new form of art. A 3D puzzle blends the brainteaser aspect of traditional jigsaw puzzles, with the thrill of constructing a three-dimensional (scale) model. Wrebbit 3D puzzles are entirely designed & made in Canada, which provides a guarantee with respect to finished products quality of design & workmanship. ...

This ” Night Edition” Big Ben 3D puzzle uses LED technology to create three different coloured lighting effects. The completed puzzle will glow with a green, yellow or a red light, automatically changing to make this an effective & dramatic addition to any room. The puzzle uses unique hinged plastic pieces, which slot together to build a sturdy & strong ”building”. No glue required. The Big Ben puzzle has 216 high quality plastic pieces & measures 44cm tall when complete. Each puzzle piece is printed with a number on the reverse side, so you can either assemble the puzzle by eye, or just by following the numbers. Puzzle comes with a printed base board, so it can be displayed on a shelf or table top. Three AAA Batteries required, they are not included. ...

A snow covered view of Big Ben from Westminster Bridge. Blank inside, this card comes with a white envelope & is cello wrapped. Other cards available in this series include Battersea Park’s Peace Pagoda, Tower Bridge, St Paul’s Cathedral & Trafalgar Square. London Winter is the Christmas range from The Coconut Tin Card Company, creation of London based illustrator Finn Dean, award winning illustrator of evocative cityscapes & landscapes. ...

Map No. 225, Big Bend National Park, TX, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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