Iconic designer, Orla Kiely, has been revealed as the designer of this year’s Collectors’ Edition Books Are My Bag tote bag. The Orla Kiely BAMB tote has been created by Kiely in her signature retro print style & is available to order now exclusively for bookshops across the country. The BA has worked with Orla Kiely & her team at Conran Octopus to develop this year’s stunning design.“I am so happy to have collaborated with the Bookseller’s Association, on a special edition print of Books Are My Bag. As a great lover of books & bookshops, nothing gives me more pleasure than discovering a new book, whether it’s a beautiful edition on a new favourite photographer, a great novel or a rare out of print edition. There is nothing more relaxing, inspiring or stimulating than reading & losing oneself in another world. We should all take time to read & importantly, to encourage our children to love books.”
- Orla Kiely BOOKS ARE MY BAG is a nationwide campaign to celebrate bookshops. This collaboration between publishers, bookshops & authors is the biggest ever promotion of bookshops. For many people bookshops conjure fond images of book readings, in-store cafes & delight at the discovery of a new author. & in fact 56% of all book buying decisions are made by consumers in a bookshop, but we must continue to celebrate
- & shop in!
- our high street bookshops so they are not under threat.


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The Swallows & Amazons are sailing with Nancy & Peggy`s Uncle Jim (better known as Captain Flint) when their hired deckhand tells them a tale of his younger days
- a tale to set pulses racing & hopes shooting sky high. Soon their boat is on its way to a Caribbean treasure hunt & they find themselves up against shark, storm, earthquake
- & the vilest pirate who ever eavesdropped at a porthole.

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This is a clever & satirical series of cartoons on artists, artworks & all things art related from the popular Guardian Online series by Peter Duggan. From Pop Art to Pollock, Renoir to Rodin, Hockney to Hirst & Matisse to Monet, this charming & quirky series of cartoons offers a unique & fun introduction to art history. The perfect gift for art lovers. ...

Peter is just an ordinary boy, who loves playing football with his friends & eating cake
- until war comes to his city & the whole
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From one of the world's most respected sailors-the knowledge & secrets every sailor needs Peter Isler, two-time America's Cup winner, has sailed in & won hundreds of races over the last forty years. In that time, he has acquired a vast array of knowledge about sailing techniques & tactics, not to mention a boatload or two of entertaining stories along the way. In this book, he brings them all together into a single guide to help you make the most of your time on the water, whether you're going for a leisurely sail with friends or competing to win. Filled with tips & secrets every sailor craves, from the international competitor to the weekend dinghy sailor

Includes:: wisdom & advice gleaned from Peter's time spent sailing with top international sailors, from America's Cup veterans Ted Turner, Dennis Conner & Russell Coutts to & three-time Olympic gold medalist Ben Ainslie Covers a range of important sailing topics, including understanding the inner game, leading a team, reading the wind, preparing your boat (and yourself), & much more Filled with information that will help you become a better sailor, Peter Isler's Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets is an invaluable source of guidance you'll rely on every time you set sail.

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Peter Pan & Tinkerbell lead the three Darling children over the rooftops of London & away to Neverland
- the island where the lost
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` Second to the right & straight on till morning.` Wendy, Michael & John are on an adventure to magical Neverland with Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up. But Neverland is also the home of Captain Hook, a dangerous pirate who`s after Peter... Peter Pan is a classic of children`s literature that still has the power to amaze, whether you are rediscovering its magic or reading it for the first time. Sales of this edition will benefit Great Ormond Street Hospital Children`s Charity, carrying on J M Barrie`s bequest & support of the hospital. ...

First Stories: Peter Pan is a perfect introduction for young children to J.M. Barrie`s classic story. Push, pull & slide mechanisms to bring the story to life & reveal favourite scenes in action. Follow the Darling children as they travel to Neverl&, discover the Lost Boys & come face to face with cunning Captain Hook. This well-loved story is beautifully re-imagined for a new generation by illustrator Miriam Bos. Titles to collect: Snow White, Alice in Wonderl&, Cinderella, Rapunzel, The Jungle Book, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack & the Beanstalk, The Nutcracker, Beauty & the Beast, The Little Mermaid ...

When Peter Pan flies in through the Darling children`s nursery window in search of his shadow, the scene is set for a wonderful tale of adventure & excitement that has captured the imagination of children & adults for more than a century. Leaving their nursery far behind, Wendy & her two brothers join Peter on a journey to the Neverl&, a magical place filled with fantastic characters like the Lost Boys, fairies, mermaids, & pirates, including, of course, their notorious leader Captain Hook. With its daring escapades & epic battles, Peter Pan & Wendy captures the spirit of childhood & has become one of the best-loved children`s books of all time. ...

One starry night, Peter Pan & Tinker Bell lead the three Darling children over the rooftops of London & away to Neverland
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