A rip-roaring narrative celebration of the 21st century's great transport success story: the bicycle. Millions of us now cycle, some obsessively, & this glorious concoction of history, anecdote, adventure & lycra-clad pedalling is the perfect read for two-wheelers of all kinds. Two wheels. A frame. Two pedals. What could be simpler than a bicycle? & yet the bike
- old, & cheap, & slightly comic
- continues to inspire a passionate following. Since the millennium its use in Britain has doubled, & then doubled again. Thousands now cycle to work, & more take it up every day. In trial after trial, it is the bike which reaches its urban destination faster than the car, the bus, the underground or the pedestrian. Self-reliant & straightforward, cycling has recycled itself. It is an antiquated idea, & its time has finally come. But what is it about the bicycle that so enchants us? & why do its devotees become so obsessed with it? Acclaimed & prize-winning author Bella Bathurst takes us on a journey through cycling's best stories & strangest incarnations, from the bicycle as weapon of twentieth-century warfare to the secret life of couriers & the alchemy of framebuilding. With a cast of characters including the woman who watercycled across the Channel, the man who raced India's Deccan Queen train & several of today's top cyclists, she offers us a brilliantly engaging portrait of cycling's past, present & world-conquering future. The result is a story of passion & obsession, of exultation, endeavour, & risk. Above all, it is the story of partnership between man & machine, perfectly balanced -- a story of love & souplesse.

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A rip-roaring narrative celebration of the 21st century`s great transport success story: the bicycle. Millions of us now cycle, some obsessively, & this glorious concoction of history, anecdote, adventure & lycra-clad pedalling is the perfect read for two-wheelers of all kinds. Two wheels. A frame. Two pedals. What could be simpler than a bicycle? & yet the bike
- old, & cheap, & slightly comic
- continues to inspire a passionate following. Since the millennium its use in Britain has doubled, & then doubled again. Thousands now cycle to work, & more take it up every day. In trial after trial, it is the bike which reaches its urban destination faster than the car, the bus, the underground or the pedestrian. Self-reliant & straightforward, cycling has recycled itself. It is an antiquated idea, & its time has finally come. But what is it about the bicycle that so enchants us? & why do its devotees become so obsessed with it? Acclaimed & prize-winning author Bella Bathurst takes us on a journey through cycling`s best stories & strangest incarnations, from the bicycle as weapon of twentieth-century warfare to the secret life of couriers & the alchemy of framebuilding. With a cast of characters including the woman who watercycled across the Channel, the man who raced India`s Deccan Queen train & several of today`s top cyclists, she offers us a brilliantly engaging portrait of cycling`s past, present & world-conquering future. The result is a story of passion & obsession, of exultation, endeavour, & risk. Above all, it is the story of partnership between man & machine, perfectly balanced -- a story of love & souplesse.

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The Bicycle Book is an extraordinary celebration of the history of cycling from BMX & mountain biking, to track & road racing. Take a ride through the sport`s history & discover classic & cutting-edge bicycles, following the evolution of cycling throughout the decades. Perfect for anyone with a love for cycling, the Bicycle Book features the latest high-performance bikes & cycling technology, along with profiles of famous cyclists, & iconic manufacturers & brands. With up-close images, maps, & histories of key races & competitions, the Bicycle Book is a stylish & fascinating addition to any enthusiast`s collection. ...

The Bicycle Colouring Book follows the fantastic journey of a bicycle exploring an unknown, fantastical world
- without its rider!
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George is having One of Those Days. One of Those Days where he shouts, `I WILL NOT play nicely. I WON`T.. .I CAN`T.. .I DON`T WANT TO!!` George`s mum says there`s a Big Bad Mood hanging around him, but George has never seen a Big Bad Mood. That is, until today.. .A gloriously clever tale about tempers, tantrums & making amends. For fans of My Big Shouting Day but Rebecca Patterson. ...

Are you a doodletastic, super-stickering, creative craft activity master? Then this Big Creativity book is for you! It`s packed with things to make, crafts to cut out & do, stickers & oodles of doodles. There are over 1000 stickers, plus 80 pages of crafting & creative activities to keep you busy. With a striking colour scheme of black & white, you can make silhouette portraits of your family, create your own constellation or play a game of battleships & lots more. Plus there`s a super long solar system poster to colour. ...

Young readers brave enough to face wicked pirates, cunning bandits & terrifying monsters of the deep are in for an exhilarating treat. These 11 thrilling & fabulously illustrated stories
- all thoughtfully abridged for maximum suspense & fun
- will feed children's appetites for adventure. & they come from some of the world's greatest adventure writers, including Daniel Defoe, Jules Verne, Charles Dickens, Robert Louis Stevenson, Oscar Wilde, Alexandre Dumas, Mark Twain & Herman Melville. Ghosts & pirates, knights & noblemen, sailors & swindlers
- children will meet them all as they pore through such exciting tales as Ivanhoe, Last of the Mohicans, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Tom Sawyer, & The Count of Monte Cristo. Beautifully designed, with a die-cut cover & author biographies, this will become a favourite on every child's bookshelf!


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A picture safari around the world which shows a giant polar bear hunting seals on a frosty iceberg, cheeky monkeys swinging through the trees of the steamy rainforest, huge, hairy yaks trudging through the Himalayas & shoals of brilliantly coloured fish darting through a coral reef. The earth is teeming with extraordinary, strange or beautiful creatures. This work allows children to discover nearly 400 different species & find out information about each one. The book combines photographs of individual specimens with the late Ken Lilley's detailed animal paintings. ...

Stanfords Children`s Book of the Month April 2017 Following on from the hugely successful The Big Book Of Bugs, The Big Book of Beasts is a fact–filled book about wild animals for young children. This book explains that beasts are wild animals that can’t be tamed & gives tips on how to spot them in their natural habitats. We are introduced to lots of different animals as well as mythical beasts, Ice– Age beasts, beasts on your street & how to save beasts in danger. The text is chatty, funny & full of amazing facts. ...

Introductory spreads explain that bugs live nearly everywhere on Earth & give tips on how to become a young bug spotter. The book is divided into key groups of bugs, including beetles, moths, butterflies, bees, snails, crickets, grasshoppers, worms & spiders, all illustrated with scenic compositions. Some spreads approach the world of bugs thematically, such as bugs that come out at night, baby creepy-crawlies & life cycles, how bugs hide & show off & how some bugs love to live in your home. The text is chatty, funny & full of amazing facts. ...