Nothing beats the companionable crackle of an open fire. Fires invite us to sit & share stories or watch in contemplative silence. We feel drawn to the flickering flames, the gentle curls of aromatic smoke & reassuring radiant heat. Snuggled under a blanket, toasting crumpets & listening to the pleasing pops of burning wood
- what better way to spend a winter`s evening? Or, come the summer, few pleasures are richer than cooking food, perched around a campfire, waiting for the stars to come out. But for all this talk, how many of us know how to build a fire? Would we know which kinds of trees burn best? Could we make our own firelighters or build the perfect fire stack? The Little Book of Building Fires is a richly illustrated pocket guide to sourcing, seasoning & storing firewood, choosing kindling & tinder, & how to build & light the perfect fire. From campfires to woodburners, bonfires to open hearths, this book blends practicality with personal experience & will get you back in touch with your ancient firemaking instincts.
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Alleviate anxiety & soothe all stress with The Little Book of Calm Colouring from David Sinden & Victoria Kay, the perfectly-formed sought-after antidote to a busy life. Beautifully h&-illustrated & thoughtfully designed to be the perfect size for portability, you can now take colouring art therapy with you wherever you go. With beautiful anti-stress designs on quality paper, this gorgeous colouring book will help your creativity flourish. Take a short relaxing breather from your day to colour the calming images & feel inspired by the poignant"ations that accompany each elegant artwork. ...

The Little Book of Calm has the magic formula for anxiety This definitive book, written by a trained psychotherapist, who regularly appears on TV & radio, offers techniques, advice & inspiration on the best & most effective ways to manage anxiety. From exercises to help you put your worries into perspective, to relaxation methods for when anxiety attacks, Dr Aaron Balick shows you how to feel more at ease & sustain a sense of calm. ...

This festive new installment in The Little Book series explores more than 75 of the best-loved Christmas traditions from around the world. Presented in an elegant package with gilded edges & a ribbon marker, the entries range from the history of Christmas decorations (Christmas trees, lights, mistletoe) to profiles of religious figures (Mary & Joseph, Jesus, & the Three Kings) plus plenty of Santa Claus lore. Each entry consists of a descriptive paragraph & a full-colour artwork depicting joyous Christmas celebrations, winter wonderlands, & Christian holiday iconography-perfect for dipping in & out throughout the holiday season, year after year. ...

Find your confidence From public speaking to asserting yourself, decision-making to relationships, internationally renowned author of Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway Susan Jeffers shows you how to get the best out of yourself once you know how to overcome fear. The Little Book of Confidence offers practical advice & thought-provoking tips on how to transform your fears into certainty.` The queen of self-help` The Express ...

” The Little Book of Essex” is packed full of entertaining bite-sized pieces of historic & contemporary trivia that come together to make essential reading for visitors & locals alike. It can be described as a compendium of frivolity, a reference book of little-known facts, or a wacky guide to one of England`s most colourful counties. Dip in randomly, or read consecutively, there are no rules. Be amused & amazed at the stories & history of Essex`s landscape, towns, villages, heritage, buildings &, above all, its people. ...

`A beautifully illustrated tome honouring 100 exceptional women dating back to 630BC` Red A Stylist Must-read Book of 2018` This finely illustrated book is brimful of startling anecdotes about females who flouted traditional gender roles` Observer` Short, snappy & inspiring, these mini biographies celebrate women who headed out into the world determined to make a difference` Psychologies` Essential reading for anyone...this beautifully illustration collection...deserves to be framed in every woman`s living room
- an inspiration for any situation` Diva In this luminous volume, New York Times bestselling writer Julia Pierpont & artist Manjit Thapp match short, vibrant & surprising biographies with stunning full-colour portraits of secular female `saints`: champions of strength & progress. These women broke ground, broke ceilings & broke moulds
- including Maya Angelou
- Jane Austen
- Ruby Bridges
- Rachel Carson
- Shirley Chisholm
- Hillary Clinton
- Marie Curie & Irene Joliot Curie
- Isadora Duncan
- Amelia Earhart
- Artemisia Gentileschi
- Grace Hopper
- Dolores Huerta
- Frida Kahlo
- Billie Jean King
- Audre Lorde
- Wilma Mankiller
- Toni Morrison
- Michelle Obama
- Sandra Day O` Connor
- Sally Ride
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- Margaret Sanger
- Sappho
- Nina Simone
- Gloria Steinem
- Kanno Sugako
- Harriet Tubman
- Mae West
- Virginia Woolf
- Malala Yousafzai Open to any page & find daily inspiration & lasting delight.






























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Are you happy? If the answer is yes, enjoy it. If it`s a no, relax, & be patient. It will return. Happiness comes & goes. The Little Book of Happiness explains how to search for, & enjoy, this sometimes elusive state. This essential guide is packed full of mindful wisdom & practical tips to show you how to smile, relax & find a happier path. ...

` Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; … hate less, love more; & all good things are yours.` Scandinavian proverb Hygge – the now familiar Danish word for warmth, cosiness, peace & harmony – is something we all aspire to. This charming little book, filled with comforting"es & simple tips, will help you kindle this cosiness in your own life. Light a candle, snuggle up & celebrate the things that make life good. ...

Denmark is often said to be the happiest country in the world. That`s down to one thing: hygge. ` Hygge has been translated as everything from the art of creating intimacy to cosiness of the soul to taking pleasure from the presence of soothing things. My personal favourite is cocoa by candlelight...` You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on a sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right. Who better than Meik Wiking to be your guide to all things hygge? Meik is CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen & has spent years studying the magic of Danish life. In this beautiful, inspiring book he will help you be more hygge: from picking the right lighting & planning a dinner party through to creating an emergency hygge kit & even how to dress. Meik Wiking is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. He is committed to finding out what makes people happy & has concluded that hygge is the magic ingredient that makes Danes the happiest nation in the world. ...