Quirky & humorous, part poetry, part reflection, this is the story of the book told by none other than Book himself! This extraordinary character begins by reminding us of his origins in oral story & clay tablets, then ponders on papyrus, parchment & paper, & on being a scroll who finally gets a spine. We see him lovingly illuminated by monks in medieval monasteries, then witness the massive changes brought about by the invention of the printing press, & the coming of paperbacks & e-books in the 20th century. But Book`s not a straightforwardly chronological chap; he can`t help musing
- & his musings, whether they`re on the evolution of the alphabet, libraries, book-burning or blurbs, are delightful & thought-provoking. Years of reflection & observation have gone into this charming title
- John Agard signed the contract with Walker 16 years ago!

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The Book Jacket by That Company Called ‘IF’, featuring Design for Textile, a colourful floral print by Charles Voysey, the pioneering English architect, furniture & textile designer of nineteenth & twentieth century, is an elegant fabric cover to protect the book you read & carry around daily. Traditionally roll printed onto 100% cotton twill with soft inner lining in complimentary electric blue colour, the cover is especially designed to fit over all paperbacks up to 20cm tall. The fully open width of the cover measures Approx. 38-40cm. On one side the jacket features a sleeve that envelopes the book cover, & on the other side, a loop wraps around the other end of the book & secures any fabric left over. This book jacket is perfect to add colour & style to your daily read & commute. Please note this item is available in different designs, check entries in this series for more options. ...

It`s a fully functional retro-style book lamp with desk base! Use it to read stylishly at bedtime by clipping it onto your book. Use in the daytime on its weighted base to sit proudly on your favourite desk, table, shelf, mantelpiece
- or just pop it straight into your trophy cabinet for when friends come to visit (don`t forget to lock it). The arm & lamp head joints pivot to direct the light where you want it most & the LED bulb will shine as brightly as your own feeling of self-satisfaction.
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Book Lovers London has established itself as an essential reference tool for those wanting to enjoy the literary delights of the capital. It contains reviews of over six hundred bookshops, from the new look Foyles on the Southbank to small independent shops. This guide also provides details of less obvious places for bookworms to explore including the best markets, charity shops, auctions, bookfairs & websites. The book also features chapters on London`s public, private & academic libraries & archives, as well as museums of literary interest, literary walks, venues & courses. ...

Books, a portal to another world! You either love or hate them, if you love them then you’re in the right place. Behold our book lover’s mug, a gateway to 30 unforgettable classic novels. If you haven’t read one, then grab it, curl up with a nice brew & let your mind escape to another world. Perfect for the book lover this Christmas. ...

Discover the brilliant world of bears in this wonderful new book. Learn all about the eight different bears of the world, their likes, their homes & more. Who is the best climber & who is the fastest at catching fish? Expertly rendered in Katie Viggers` trademark charming & humorous style, this book is the perfect introduction to bears around the world. ...

It`s a book of world records...of bones! Guess whose bones are the longest, shortest, heaviest, spikiest, & more. With touchable skeletons! Ten record-breaking animal bones are introduced through a series of superlatives set up as a guessing game with clues. Readers examine animals` skeletons & guess to whom they belong; the answers are revealed in vibrant, full-color scenic habitats, with easily understood
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- explanations. This entertaining introduction to the connection between animal bones (anatomy) & behavior is playful, relatable, &

Includes:: touch-&-feel finishes that bring the bones to life!



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This fantastic follow-up to The Book of Things is a colouring book with a difference. The wonderful world of the talented Sarah Dyer is laid out in gorgeous organised chaos for the joy of young readers. A ` Hello colour!` spread introduces readers to each colour & shows how red, yellow & blue can be mixed to get green, orange & violet. Then busy spreads explore each colour in detail, with unique angles like `colourful feelings` (eg angry red) & `colour at night`. ...

Thousands of museum visitors & holidaymakers wonder at the beautiful & mysterious hieroglyphic inscriptions that appear on so many objects & monuments from ancient Egypt. The hieroglyphic script baffled scholars for centuries, & Egyptologists still study for years to read it fluently. But, with this attractive little book, any readers can easily teach themselves to recognize & identify a selection of commonly used hieroglyphic signs & phrases that they will see on museum objects & at Egyptian sites. Each double page spread contains a detailed, close-up colour illustration of a hieroglyphic sign or phrase with, on the facing page, a translation, a short caption text & a photograph of the object (such as a papyrus, stela, mummy case, or relief) from which the hieroglyphs are taken. The hieroglyphs include individual signs, names of people & places, titles & epithets, numbers & dates, & phrases from prayers & offerings. A perfect gift or souvenir of a museum visit or a holiday. ...

Recent research suggests there are only six basic emotions. But if this makes you feel uneasy, suspicious & maybe even a little bereft, The Book of Human Emotion is for you. From anger to zeal, each entertaining & informative alphabetical entry reveals the surprising connections & fascinating facts behind our emotional lives. Whether you`re in search of the perfect word to sum up that cosy feeling you get from being inside on a cold winter`s night, surrounded by friends & good food (what the Dutch call gezellig) or wondering how nostalgia evolved from a fatal illness to enjoyable self-indulgence, Tiffany Watt-Smith covers the globe & draws on history, anthropology, science, art, literature, music & popular culture to find the answers. & that feeling of listless depression you get on a rainy Sunday? It was first defined by the early Christian hermits, who called it accidie. Each emotion has its own story, part of a vast, rich & varied field, influencing every area of our lives; but however you`re feeling, there`s something here that will tickle your humour, soothe your cares or pique your interest. ...