Drawing on various sources, this book examines varieties of love, faith, hope & illusion, to suggest an unusual possibility: that when the search for what we expected to find
- in the forest or in our own hearts
- ends in failure, we can now begin the hard & disciplined quest for what is actually there.

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Why is a black cat lucky? What is the true origin of April Fool's Day? Why is it unlucky to walk under a ladder? Why does cracking a mirror bring seven years bad luck? Do carrots really improve your eyesight? This book delves into the stories behind the traditions to explain them to us. ...

Presents a collection that investigates the origins of our old-fashioned superstitions. This title sets these superstitions in their historical context, explaining how fear of the Devil, demons, evil spirits & witchcraft drove people to arm themselves w ...

Details: This beautiful Black Charm paper stack features 24 sheets of 160gsm paper. This luxurious collection features
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A select group of scientists & astronomers
- including the dignified Astronomer Royal, the pipe smoking Dr Marlowe & the maverick,
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The immense popularity of comics & graphic novels cannot be ignored. But in light of the comics boom that has taken place over the past 10 years the artists, writers & publishers that comprise the vibrant African American independent comics community have remained relatively unknown, until now. Black Comix brings together an unprecedented collection of largely unheard of, & undeniably masterful, comics art while also framing the work of these men & women in a broader historical & cultural context. With a foreword by Keith Knight & over 50 contributors, including Phonzie Davis, Jan-Michael Franklin, Frances Liddell, Kenjji Marshall, Lance Tooks, Rob Stull, Ashley A. Woods & many more, the cross section of comics genres represented

Includes:: manga, superheroes, humor, history, science fiction & fantasy. This book is a must-have for comics readers of a wide variety of tastes & ages. Damian Duffy is editor in chief of Eye Trauma Comix, the writer & letterer of several graphic novels, including the award winning The Hole: Consumer Culture, with John Jennings. He is a curator, Ph D candidate in the Graduate School of Library & Information Science at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, & has presented extensively at international conferences on comics, art & education. John Jennings is a cofounder of Eye Trauma Comix, as well as an illustrator, designer, graphic novelist, curator & associate professor of graphic design at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a frequent lecturer on comics, visual literacy, popular culture & visual communication in hip-hop. He is currently illustrating the graphic novel Double Dealing, written by Damian Duffy & Christopher D. Benson. 23.7 x 28.7 x 2.2 cm, pages 176

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A fantastic 18" maximum capacity cabin case that is guaranteed on most airlines.

This black luggage case with stylish

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Keep track of all the events going on in your busy life, & never miss a birthday, anniversary, public holiday & much more ever again with this gorgeously designed calendar.

The Black Country 2019 Wall Calendar features a collection of beautiful photographs.

Each month has plenty of room to write special dates, birthdays & more on the calendar grid.

Product Information:
• Wall Calendar
• Design: Black Country
• Year: 2019
• 16-Month
• Calendar measures: 30cm x 30cm










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The black craft paper pad is perfect for budding artists & messy scribblers alike. The pad can be used to create an early masterpiece or just to experiment with colours & textures. The paper pad in black is suitable for use with highlighters, silver & gold pens or glitter, as well as chalks & crayons. Made with 110gsm black paper, the paper pad holds 40 sheets in 31.7 x 25 cm size paper. This generously sized drawing book is perfect for home arts & crafts or to be taken away on holiday for use on rainy days or long journeys. As well as creating pictures, the paper from the drawing pad can be removed & used to make birthday or Christmas cards. This black paper pad is professionally finished with a spiral bounding & offers a great alternative to a traditional white paper art pad. The possibilities to create bright & original pictures are endless. ...

Details: With its mix of vampire & human citizens, Morganville, Texas, has always been a risky place to call home.
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