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Crocheted Christmas features an array of festive decorations and ornaments to add handmade charm to your Christmas festivities. With this book, readers can create and deck the halls with handcrafted joy from a choice of 25 crochet projects and patterns. From dazzling tree decorations featuring presents and Christmas elves to jolly table ornaments with snowmen, reindeers, and angels, readers will...

Any wall is the perfect place for a display, whatever its size, shape or style. In this inspirational guide, Geraldine James, veteran collector of all things beautiful, shows you ways to organise and display your treasured collections to celebrate their uniqueness and your creativity. Collections of quirky items can illuminate a little corner, whereas a teenager’s bedroom will transform instantly...

Creative Calm is a book for those seeking soul enrichment and a more calming, gentle life through a creative practice. Written and illustrated by qualified art therapist Sandy Cousens, this holistic guide explores the various ways we can connect with our more creative selves and find peace and fulfilment in doing so. Touching on all areas of life, this guide...

The ultimate guide to woodworking: a complete guide to essential tools and key techniques plus 5 inspiring projects. Want to get into woodworking but don’t know where to start? Then this is the book for you. Designer-maker-teacher Chris Tribe walks you through the processes step-by-step, answering all your questions along the way. What tools do you need? How do you...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE LAUGH OUT LOUD BOOK AWARDS (LOLLIES) 2025 Comic Strip Science: Physics makes learning about the science behind forces, energy, and simple machines fun! Who says humans cannot fly? Human cannonballs definitely can. Unfortunately, though, a pair of forces soon drags them back to Earth. Meanwhile, find out why Dave is really not keen on powerful magnets and...

Find out about the science behind the solar system, the big bang, gravity, black holes, and much more with hilarious cartoon strips, facts, and diagrams. Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels provide further information on the topic. They are a fantastic...

Enter a world of endless creativity and whimsy with this must-have guide to creating charming and decorative drawings! Transform your journals, cards, gifts, and place settings into a canvas of cuteness with adorable coloured pencil drawings. There's no need for expensive art supplies—these delightful doodles are brought to life with just 12 inexpensive pencils! The whimsical examples in Colored Pencil...

Coastal Fishes of New Zealand provides a comprehensive, informative, and up-to-date identification guide to the fishes likely to be encountered by New Zealand divers and fishers. Illustrated with 340 superb colour photographs of live fish in their natural habitats, this book includes all of New Zealand's common reef fishes, and also many of those that live in other habitats. Using...

Claude Monet Set of 3 Standard Notebooks features a collection of three A5, foiled notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook showcases a different beautiful design: Waterlilies, Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies, and The Poplars. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere! Claude Monet was an extremely insightful and...

In the race to develop ever more powerful weapons, technology has become the new frontline in global terrorism. And when one of America's most cutting-edge defence contractors suspects a sleeper cell operating in its midst, the Firm reaches out to its most cold-blooded son. Bald's mission: kill the sleeper before they can smuggle top-secret weaponry into the hands of the...

Chip Carving is the art of removing small sections of wood from a single piece of timber, usually to form geometric patterns. Finished pieces can be very intricate and complex, but amazing results can be achieved surprisingly easily with the right guidance. Unlike many types of woodworking, chip carving requires very few tools, usually just two knives, and is a...

A handy cheat sheet of key Chinese grammar points in an at-a-glance, easy-to-carry format! Chinese Grammar Language Study Card is the perfect resource for reviewing the main grammar points that are needed to take the basic-intermediate HSK Levels or the AP test. The compact, portable format is invaluable for anyone wanting to quickly review or expand their knowledge of everyday...

Age range 5+ Chinese Children's Favorite Stories is a delightful selection of thirteen Chinese folktales as told by author-illustrator Mingmei Yip. Inspired by her beloved father's nightly storytelling when she was a child, Yip hopes that by retelling some of these thousand-year-old Chinese stories, she can pass along Chinese folklore and fables to international readers. These beautifully illustrated tales will...

Create your Japanese work of art with this new, comprehensive title on the intricate skill of Japanese netsuke carvings. Traditionally created for practical reasons, these fantastic, miniature carvings are now highly collectible works of art. Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners is packed with information on the history, techniques, tools, and skills needed to master the art. Written in an approachable,...

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Knitted cables are fascinating to knitters of all abilities, and this handy cable knitting stitch dictionary is the perfect reference guide. Packed with over 100 cable stitches, it covers everything from timeless classics to exciting, contemporary stitches. Cable Knitting Stitch Dictionary covers all the essential skills needed to produce successful cables, such as cable terminology, how to read and follow...

Build Stuff with Wood is a true beginner's guide to woodworking, aimed at anyone interested in the craft but possessing only a few tools and no real idea where to start. The concept of the book is to begin with a basic toolset (a circular saw, chop saw, cordless drill, jigsaw, and a few hand tools) and then add tools...

This science-backed guide helps readers to find what genuinely makes them happy and discover the power of positive psychology. With reflective exercises and prompts, readers can explore their progress and express their thoughts, feelings, memories, and intentions. Topics include how to cultivate healthy habits and heal emotional wounds, as well as expressing gratitude and setting attainable goals. Breathe Happiness Journal...

Written over a century ago when Japan was abandoning its rich traditions to embrace the hysteria of colonisation, this classic written by Okakura Kakuzo helped preserve the masterpieces of Japanese art and culture by illuminating the spirit of the Japanese Tea Masters. The Book of Tea doesn't focus on the Tea Ceremony itself, but the Zen Buddhist thought behind it...

Be Your Best Self is a book of core skills and tools for children to help them realise their dreams and achieve their goals in life. What are your BIG dreams? Maybe you'd like to be a scientist, an award-winning journalist, play in a rock band, swim in the Olympic Games, groom dogs, own a bakery or even help to...

Japanese ramen chef Shigekazu Takanashi shows you how to make authentic ramen from start to finish (including the broth) in under an hour! Ever wish you could create delicious ramen at home that tastes like it came straight from a professional noodle bar in Tokyo or Osaka? This new book by Japanese ramen chef Shigekazu Takanashi shows you how—using easy-to-find...

Kiwi Tidies Up offers a gentle introduction to the concept of clearing up and looking after things for young children. This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the consequences of being messy. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children understand their behaviour. Kiwi is always messy....

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to what fair play is, and help them understand the importance of being a good sport. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children fully understand how their behaviour can impact on others. Cheetah Learns to Play Nicely tells the tale...

Barry Crump was one of New Zealand’s most popular authors ever, selling over 1 million copies of his 24 books between the publishing of A Good Keen Man in 1960 through to his death in 1996. Though the reputation he gained in the wake of his turbulent personal life sometimes overshadows his literary career, he remains a superb storyteller, who...

Ballet is a breathtaking photographic collection, celebrating the precision, athleticism, and artistry of classical and contemporary ballet. Live performances allow us to admire ballet's visual splendour from afar, but rarely are we given the opportunity to study dynamic poses, leaps, and lifts in intimate, close-up detail. An inspirational companion for dance aficionados, performing arts enthusiasts, and keen photographers, Ballet captures...

Lift the flaps to explore things that go with your Baby Einstein: My First Vehicles Lift & Learn friends! Lifting flaps encourages the use of fine motor skills and keeps curious little ones engaged.

Experience a year of discovering how to swap worry and anxiety for joy and contentment using this guidebook of weekly prompts and activities. Happiness is sought by all – but what, really, is happiness? Sometimes our confusion over just what it is we are looking for can make it seem elusive. Here, Lois Blyth explains what happiness is – and...

A fun collection of 24 amigurumi friend couples to crochet throughout the year. A Year of Amigurumi Friends is a book of crochet patterns featuring loveable animal character duos representing each month of the year. Inspired by seasonal activities, holidays, and events, readers and makers will have their hands busy all year long. You can follow along with the stories...

The perfect holiday read for children! A brand new full-colour short story from Blyton's magical Wishing-Chair series – an excellent companion to the successful Magic Faraway Tree Adventure series and perfect for readers aged 5+ Never in their wildest dreams could Mollie and Peter have imagined something so wonderful as a magic Wishing-Chair that will fly you anywhere and grant...

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A complete guide to purchasing and preparing Asian vegetables and plant-based food products! Here at last is a book by a leading food expert presenting everything you need to know about the rapidly-expanding list of Asian vegetables found in supermarkets, farmers' markets, Asian grocers, and speciality gourmet stores around the globe. With attractive watercolour illustrations and photos, Asian Vegetables: A...

There are many general titles on landscape photography, but few that really tackle the issue of composition in great depth. The Art of Landscape Photography assumes a good working knowledge of the technical basics such as correct exposure, filtration, and sharpness, and concentrates on the 'heart and soul' of landscape photography: the principles of composition and aesthetic design to convey...

E. T. A. Hoffmann’s classic tales of Gothic horror and fantasy are presented in a new translation accompanying the beguiling drawings of Natalie Frank. E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776–1822) was one of the greatest German Romantic authors of fantasy and a pioneer in the genre we now call Gothic horror. His innovative stories explore ideas of madness, genius, doppelgängers, artificial...

Are Small Furry Rodents the Right Pets for You by Emma Milne explores the world of small furry rodents, which can be wonderful pets. These loving and entertaining little creatures have needs just like all pets. In this book, you'll discover everything you need to know about rats, mice, degus, gerbils, and hamsters. Did you know that all rodents have...

A FLAME TREE POCKET NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious, the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, note-takers, travellers, students, poets, and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. Beautifully Designed. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper,...

"Remarkably, a nineteen-year-old, writing her first novel, penned a tale that combines tragedy, morality, social commentary, and a thoughtful examination of the very nature of knowledge," writes best-selling author Leslie S. Klinger in his foreword to The New Annotated Frankenstein. Despite its undeniable status as one of the most influential works of fiction ever written, Mary Shelley's novel is often...

These are definitely not your usual granny squares! Bursting with colour and ingenuity, these exciting and adventurous crocheted blocks, designed by Celine Semaan and Leonie Morgan, will really get your creativity flowing. With more than 40 bright and contemporary designs, blocks are the best way to try out new stitches and colour combinations. There are also four gorgeous projects showing...

This beautifully illustrated book is the perfect companion for early learners, offering a fun and engaging way to dive into the magical realm of letters. Each letter of the alphabet is covered using both upper and lower case letters and accompanied with a selection of words beginning with each specific letter. Every word is illustrated with Grée's bold and charming...

Devoured by the Lovecraftian community and general readers alike, Leslie S. Klinger's best-selling New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft, Volumes I and II were hailed as classics of the genre. Now, Klinger returns with the ideal annotated primer not only for Lovecraft devotees eager for a more portable version, but also for students, literature-lovers, and curious newcomers looking for a scare....

The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers, and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Containing both Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, this new edition...

A History of the Samurai tells the complete story of Japan's legendary warrior class from beginning to end—an epic tale of intrigue, bloodshed, and bravery that is central to an understanding of the Japanese character and Japanese history. It describes in detail the core Samurai philosophy of Bushido, 'the way of the warrior', a complex code of conduct embracing ideals...

Immerse yourself in a fantasy world of Filipino myth, magic, and supernatural suspense! After Lambana: A Graphic Novel - the realm of supernatural fairies known as Diwata - has fallen, and the Magic Prohibition Act has been enacted. To add to his troubles, there's something wrong with Conrad's heart and only magic can prolong his life. He teams up with...

A comprehensive guide to understanding Vietnam's long and tumultuous history. A Brief History of Vietnam explores the turbulent history of a land that has risen from the ashes of war to become the newest Asian tiger economy. This book expertly examines the history of a people and a nation with ancient roots, which only took its current shape in the...

The fascinating account of two former British colonies with a shared past but vastly different identities today! Singapore and Malaysia sit astride the sea lanes linking East with West — vital choke points in the world's commerce. Since ancient times, ports along the Silk Road of the Sea were populated by peoples from around the globe who came here to...

52 Assignments: Street Photography is a guide to putting the creativity back into your photography. It is filled with prompts and projects, nudges and sparks, innovations and inspirations, to help you kick your photographic habits, step out of your comfort zone, and add the creativity and character that is the essential feature of professional street photography. The book features 52...

52 Assignments: Portrait Photography is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal, and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a year’s worth of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and composing powerful iPhone photographs. From capturing the night sky, reflections, and silhouettes to shooting street festivals, newborns,...

52 Assignments: Night Photography is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal, and an inspirational guide to putting creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and composing powerful photographs of the sky at night. From capturing meteor showers and auroras to focusing on the...

52 Assignments: iPhone Photography is a year's worth of inspiring weekly assignments to kick-start your creativity. This book is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal, and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and composing powerful iPhone...

52 Assignments: Drone Photography is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal, and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and composing powerful and dynamic drone photographs and videos. Full of technical advice and professional tips, the book...

We are all looking for a simpler, peaceful way of life. This deeply wise collection of quotations is about being at peace with yourself, being less busy, and in touch with nature. Learning that less is more. 365 Simpler Days encourages a mindful approach to daily living, offering inspiration to cultivate serenity and simplicity in our bustling lives.

This is a beautiful and loving gift for a most special daughter. It is to remind her, every single day, to be confident and proud. Day after day, year after year. In this book, Helen Exley drew on the finest words in her personal library to finely select, from over 700,000 quotes, the most beautiful and inspiring words. A major...

Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow by Alexander Radishchev is among the most important pieces of writing to come out of Russia in the age of Catherine the Great. An account of a fictional journey along a postal route, it blends literature, philosophy, and political economy to expose social and economic injustices and their causes at all levels of Russian...

The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last. She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral. But Tsunami's...

The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy—a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice. Five dragonets are collected to fulfil the prophecy, raised in a...

The first ten thrilling adventures in the New York Times best-selling Wings of Fire series, now collected together in one stunning box set!

In the shadows, trouble is brewing... The mysterious NightWings keep everything hidden, from their home and their queen to their allegiance in the war. Now they've kidnapped their own dragonet of destiny, and Starflight is finally meeting the rest of his tribe whether he wants to or not. The NightWings have also kidnapped several innocent RainWings, now trapped in the...

Wings of Fire: The Brightest Night (b&w) by Tui T. Sutherland illustrates Sunny's unwavering belief in the Dragonet Prophecy. She is determined to help end the war in Pyrrhia with her friends—Clay, Tsunami, Glory, and Starflight—by her side. Sunny has some innovative ideas, if only others would heed her suggestions. However, unsettling revelations from Morrowseer have cast doubt on Sunny's...

Where's Kiwi Around the World? Kiwi's got itchy feet again! His bags are packed, and it's time to take off and explore the wonders of the world. Will Kiwi meet the Queen, run into a madcap mummy, have lunch with a portly panda, or pull some wild stunts at the movie studios? Can you spot Kiwi around the world? Remember—don't...

Where's Kiwi? is the perfect book for anyone with a sense of adventure. Kiwi's got itchy feet! There are sights to see and adventures to be had: waves to surf, rivers to raft, cities to explore, and mountains to climb. This delightful 'spot the kiwi' book is designed to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. Each page offers a...

A book of super-nosy, somewhat-silly, take-me-now surveys. What About You? features 20 different surveys for girls to take and share with friends. Subjects range from food to fashion to friendship to the monumental Love, Crushes, & Stuff. Some of the questions are seriously thought-provoking, some are just plain silly... and all of them centre on the most spellbinding subject in...

This on-the-go art kit includes everything you need to personalise postcards year-round. Learn the basics of watercolour painting and letter writing, then fill in ready-to-mail postcards with paint. (Simply add a stamp!) Artwork is themed around special occasions, sharing kindness, or just to say hi. Included in the Kit: a backpack-stashable box 16-page instruction book with beginner-friendly painting tips and...

Discover the spy-tacular world of espionage with this kit. Assemble a double-security lock with a combination code and key to hide your most prized possessions. Then use the included electronic components to build a door alarm or pressure plate to keep your valuables from intruders. Find even more spy activities in our crystal clear instructions with easy-to-find materials from home.

Ari is just a regular avatar from Blockville who loves hanging out with his two best friends – Zeke, an obby and parkour pro, and Jez, the ultimate hacker and Queen of Tech. Ari, Jez, and Zeke are off to the Block Coast for a holiday. But their trip takes a turn when they discover an old map that could...

Make, sculpt and paint your own ceramics in this fabulously cool Tiny Ceramics Studio kit by Klutz! An entire pottery workshop is inside this kit – wheel included! Learn hand-building techniques with clay using a turntable and miniature bowl moulds. Let your creations air-dry, then paint them with vivid colours and finish off with a clear glaze! The kit includes:...

Everything you need for a thumb-thumping throwdown! Thumb wrestling is such a time-tested, universally admired life skill for kids that, frankly, we're surprised by how long it's taken for it to get the Klutz treatment. But there is no rushing the awesomeness that is the Sleeve of Doom. Sleek, shiny and sensational, the Sleeve of Doom is the ultimate instrument...

Using nine different colours of polymer clay, learn techniques for making more than 15 different types of beads, such as letter beads, canes, millefiori, and more! Includes a special tool for easily making the holes of the beads, sculpting accessories, faux pearl spacer beads, and two colours of elastic cording to string your finished pieces. Step-by-step instructions give crafters confidence...

If their life was a series, this would be the end. Ready? The multiverse is about to get dark. Real dark... It’s The Bad Guys, Episode 19.

What really happened to Charlie? It's the question that John can't seem to shake, along with the nightmares of Charlie's seeming death and miraculous reappearance. John just wants to forget the whole terrifying saga of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, but the past isn't so easily buried. Meanwhile, there's a new animatronic pizzeria opening in Hurricane, along with a new rash of...

Look at that baby donkey over there... awww, it’s a dinky donkey! Hee-haw! This pint-sized package from the world-famous Wonky Donkey stable is full of laugh-out-loud fun!

Learn the classic art of embroidery with a cute twist. Select your favourite design, fix it in your hoop, and start stitching! The 32-page book teaches you all the stitches you’ll need to sew 8 colourful canvases. Using colourful, pre-printed designs as a guide, you can stitch as much or as little as you want to achieve cuteness. When you...

Have you ever experienced a gut feeling that told you something was wrong? Caden senses the underwater animatronics in Freddy’s Fantasy Water Park have a mind of their own. Robbie knows deep down that the minds of the members of the Fazbear Fan Club have been taken over by something. And Abe can’t shake the feeling that the animatronic assistants...

Rosie, Phoebe, and Stella all share an incredible secret—when they travel to a place called the Magic Forest, they can transform into powerful creatures called Night Dragons. Once there, the friends must save the Magic Forest from an evil that threatens to banish nighttime—forever. Immerse yourself in Stella the Starlight Dragon (Dragon Girls #9) by Maddy Mara, and join the...

Finally, stamping gets goof-proof! A traditional stamp is a rubber design on a wooden block. You press it on an ink pad and then on your paper — and hope the image comes out the way you want. Half the time, it doesn't. This made us think: making tricky crafts easy is a Klutz trademark. Isn't it about time we...

Everyone's favourite mythical creature joins forces with everyone's favourite dessert in this super-magical kit! With crystal-clear instructions, you'll learn how to sew a soft and sparkly decorative pillow that looks good enough to eat using techniques like whip stitching, basting, and gathering. With plush faux fur, metallic gold lamé, iridescent pom-poms, and pre-cut felt pieces, you'll have tons of options...

Meet the bunnicorn: a trendy take on classic bunny slippers. Learn to make your very own pair (and give them your very own flair) in this easy-to-sew kit. Sew Your Own Unicorn Bunny Slippers by Editors of Klutz guides you through the process of creating these fun and unique slippers. Perfect for budding crafters, this kit includes everything you need...

Sew Your Own Donut Animals invites you to create a delightful assortment of half a dozen super sweet donuts, each brimming with its own adorable personality! This engaging kit includes all the materials you need to craft charming felt plushies. The crystal clear instructions guide you through every step—from threading a needle and practising stitches to adding delectable toppings and...