Moving Day Sale: Art & Culture

The first ever Warhammer 40,000 Character Encyclopedia profiles more than 160 fan-favourite characters. Want to dive into the grim darkness of the far future, but don't know where to start? Look no further! From the stalwart commanders of the Space Marines to the mysterious Phoenix Lords of the Aeldari, explore the greatest warriors and leaders of each warring faction. Featuring...

The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll is an indispensable guide to gaining control over your chaotic life using the power of a simple pen and notebook. Whether you're a seasoned planner or a beginner, this book lays out a revolutionary system that provides structure, clarity, and purpose to your everyday activities. It's not just a method of organising your...

Hell's Angels: Popular Penguins by Hunter S. Thompson is a compelling and incisive portrayal of one of the most notorious motorcycle gangs in American history. This gripping narrative dives deep into the shadowy world of the Hell's Angels, a group that unleashed waves of disruption and fear across the United States during the 1960s. Through the eyes of Thompson, readers...

“I’ve paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn’t come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories.”—T: The New York Times Style Magazine Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 35 years until...

From global bestseller and creator of Jack Reacher, comes Lee Child's first-ever autobiographical collection. On Monday, September 5th, 1994, at home, at the dining room table, I sat down to write. An hour later, I gave the first chapter to my wife. I asked, "Should I continue?" "Yes," she said. "I like it." From global bestseller and creator of Jack...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER PICKED BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENT, IRISH TIMES, SPECTATOR, TLS, NEW STATESMAN, MAIL ON SUNDAY, I PAPER, PROSPECT, REVIEW31 AND EVENING STANDARD AS A BOOK OF 2021 'A masterclass from a warm and engagingly enthusiastic companion' Guardian Summer Reading Picks 2021 ‘This book is a delight, and it’s about delight too. How necessary, at...

"The point is we're all connected, see? Through love, through loneliness, through one tiny, lamentable lapse in judgment. All of us, in our isolation, we reach out from the darkness, from the alienation of modern life, to form these connections." - Alice Pieszecki, Season 1, Episode 2, The L Word In the early aughts, Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey—both young...

A collectible new Penguin Classics series offers beautiful, slim, clothbound editions of ten favourite poets. In 1855, Walt Whitman published his first collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass. The volume received great praise from leading Transcendentalist poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. This encouragement led to what would become a lifelong project, as Whitman expanded and rewrote the volume until his death...

Beautifully designed clothbound edition of this brilliant translation. Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Describing Dante's descent into Hell midway through his life with Virgil as a guide, Inferno depicts a cruel underworld in...

A deluxe art book featuring exclusive commentary, sketches, concept art, and paintings detailing the unique architecture in Studio Ghibli’s films. Explore the dazzling animated worlds of Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, and more with Studio Ghibli: Architecture in Animation! Learn how the visionary animation studio brings its vibrant worlds to life through hundreds of...

Te Mahi Kete by Mick Pendergrast is a comprehensive guide that invites readers into the rich tradition of Māori weaving. This book opens the doors to crafting your very own kete, a traditional Māori carrying basket made from New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax). The book provides an in-depth exploration of the cultural significance of kete, offering insights into the historical...

Escape into a cosy world of bookish nooks with this dreamy colouring book from artist Emily Snowdon. A sunny kitchen table with a new novel. Book club with a side of cocktails. A slow morning between the literal covers.Create delightfully cosy and bookish artworks with these beautiful illustrations from artist Emily Snowdon. With every page a blank slate for you...

It's time to start sewing with Sew It Yourself with DIY Daisy: 20 pattern-free projects (and infinite variations) to make your dream wardrobe. When Daisy Braid started sewing, patterns were out of her budget, so she just started DIYing! Sew It Yourself with DIY Daisy is a colourful, size-inclusive, and inspiring book for sewers of all stages and abilities, beginners...

Explore the essence of life, love, nature, and time in exquisite verse with this elegantly designed edition of The Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson. Born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, to a prominent New England family and educated at Amherst Academy and Mt. Holyoke Female Seminary, Emily Elizabeth Dickinson lived most of her life in seclusion, devoted to writing. She...

An autobiographical essay on the importance of giving and receiving books - from the bestselling author of Landmarks and The Old Ways. Every book is a kind of gift to its reader, and the act of giving books is charged with a special emotional resonance. It is a meeting of three minds (the giver, the author, the recipient), an exchange...

With passion, wit, and good common sense, the celebrated poet Mary Oliver explains the basic ways a poem is built—meter and rhyme, form and diction, sound and sense. Drawing on poems from Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, and others, Oliver imparts an extraordinary amount of information in a remarkably short space. A Poetry Handbook is a master class in writing and...

The Complete Guide to Self-Care by Kiki Ely presents a comprehensive approach to self-care, offering 100 accessible activities that aim to help you reconnect with your body, mind, spirit, and surroundings. This well-researched guide encourages readers to cultivate a holistic and sustainable self-care routine. With the rise of technology, work emails, and constant notifications, the boundaries between personal space and...

Behind-the-scenes filmmaking secrets of the entire Avatar franchise. Discover the vision, the incredible artistry, and cutting-edge special effects that bring the planet of Pandora unforgettably to life. The Avatar franchise is renowned for its astounding feats of technical innovation and breakthroughs in 3D filming, digital animation, and performance capture. Produced in collaboration with James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment, Making Avatar- The...

In The Canterbury Tales, Chaucer created one of the great touchstones of English literature, a masterly collection of chivalric romances, moral allegories, and low farce. A story-telling competition between a group of pilgrims from all walks of life is the occasion for a series of tales that range from the Knight's account of courtly love and the ebullient Wife of...

How to Read a Book, originally published in 1940, has become a rare phenomenon, a living classic. It is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader. And now it has been completely rewritten and updated. You are told about the various levels of reading and how to achieve them—from elementary reading, through systematic skimming...

Anaïs Nin's classic exploration of love and sex in 1930s Paris. The brilliant tale of Anaïs Nin's true love affair with Henry Miller, and her ambiguous, charged relationship with his wife, June. Drawn from the journals of a single momentous year in Paris, Henry and June provides a wildly lyrical account of a woman's sexual awakening and the disillusion of...

The debut book from the authors behind the global media sensation Shit You Should Care About. Shit You Should Care About was launched as a WordPress blog by three best friends in the back of a political science lecture. Today, it's a global ecosystem of content - two podcasts, 3.5 million Instagram followers and a daily newsy. They are your...

The chic styles of Marie Claire's 1930s French fashion are brought to life in this glamorous colouring book. Each page is a removable wall art print on lush creamy paper, perfect to colour or paint. This quality vintage-style colouring-in book features exquisite archival designs from Marie Claire, outlined and reproduced with precision on creamy paper. Immerse yourself in the classic...

The War Poems Of Wilfred Owen features the greatest works of Wilfred Owen, the foremost poet of the First World War. This new hardback edition is published in commemoration of the war's end, a conflict that Owen's poetry ensures we shall never forget. "Orpheus, the pagan saint of poets, went through hell and came back singing. In twentieth-century mythology, the...

Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery. Separated from her twin brother Sebastian after a shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a boy to serve the Duke of Illyria. Wooing a countess on his behalf, she is stunned to find herself the object of his beloved's affections. With the arrival of...

For the first time in Penguin Classics, a new translation of Sappho's complete poetry. More or less 150 years after Homer's Iliad, Sappho lived on the island of Lesbos, west off the coast of what is present-day Turkey. Little remains today of her writings, which are said to have filled nine papyrus rolls in the great library at Alexandria some...

Reflecting the voices of poets, soldiers, the families they left behind, and their comrades who would never return, The Penguin Book of First World War Poetry, previously published as In Flanders Fields, is edited with an introduction by George Walter in Penguin Classics. Unrivalled for its range and intensity, the poetry of the First World War continues to have a...

Featuring 12 show-stopping looks—from the Love Story music video to the Eras Tour bodysuits—Dress Up Taylor takes you through the very best of Tay-Tay's fashion moments. With beautifully illustrated, press-out outfits and a sturdy Taylor mannequin, this paper doll book is the ultimate collector's item for Swifties and fashionistas alike.

The original sweary adult colouring book by the global bestselling Amazon phenomenon, James Alexander. Over thirty-five creative and intricate designs feature classic and wonderfully original insults, exclamations, and swear words to help you relax and let go of the stressful situations in your life. Each single-sided page includes such aggression-relieving words as 'Shitballs', 'Twat Waffle', and 'Baggy Vag' laid over...

Fifty new books at £1 each, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the Penguin Modern Classics series, from inspiring essays to groundbreaking fiction and poetry. Do I wish to keep up with the times? No. My wish simply is to live my life as fully as I can. The great American poet, novelist, and environmental activist argues for a life lived...

Introducing the first official Harry Potter knitting book – a deluxe guide to creating over 25 authentic Harry Potter knits based on the iconic films. Channel the magic of the Harry Potter films from the screen to your needles with the ultimate knitter’s guide to the Wizarding World. Featuring over 25 magical knits, the book includes patterns for clothing, home...

Dive into the fantastical world of Bunnehs and Dwagons! This colouring book is filled with everyday activities in the most fantastical worlds, featuring the most adorable best fwends, Bunnies and Dragons. Dive into wonderfully fuzzy scenes of spas, cafes, crystal shops, high in the skies, and BnBs — all with a magical twist! Discover hidden stories and a marvellous journey...

With hundreds of ornate alphabet stickers, Ye Olde Ransom Note Sticker Book brings the perfect vintage vibes to any journal, collage, or scrapbook. Personalise your junk journal, send mysterious messages, or simply stick your name on stuff! There are endless uses for these beautiful sticky letters. With complete alphabets in a variety of antique typographic styles - from medieval gothic...

Bring a touch of magic to your reading with this deluxe set of three bookmarks featuring the beloved characters of Elphaba Thropp, Glinda Upland and Fiyero Tigelaar from Wicked: For Good.Never lose your spot during your next great Ozian read with this collectible set of metal bookmarks.QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: These stunning bookmarks are made with high-quality metal with intricate cut outs and feature...

Black Sugarcane is a landmark debut collection by Nafanua Purcell Kersel. Restless in form and address, these engaging and generous poems ricochet from light to dark, quiet to loud, calm to violence. We meet a loved twin sister as she dives towards the Sacred Centre, a grandmother who knows everything by heart, a shrugging office clerk, and Nafanua herself, an...

A beautifully illustrated history of Indigenous tattooing practices around the world Tattooing within Indigenous communities is a time-honoured practice that binds the tattoo recipient to a deeply felt collective history. More than mere decoration, tattoos embody cultural values, ancestral ties, and spiritual beliefs. Indigenous Tattoo Traditions captures ancient tribal tattooing practices and their contemporary resurgence, highlighting a beautiful aspect of...

Discover the plans and workings of some of Star Wars' greatest technical achievements. A magnificent showcase of the production drawings of star ships, vehicles, weapons, droids, and props from the Star Wars galaxy. Drawing on unprecedented access to the Lucasfilm Archives, this deluxe volume reveals and celebrates the spectacular work of the technical artists and designers who conceived the unforgettable...

In 1855, Walt Whitman published Leaves of Grass, the work which defined him as one of America's most influential voices, and which he added to throughout his life. A collection of astonishing originality and intensity, it spoke of politics, sexual emancipation and what it meant to be an American. From the joyful Song of Myself and I Sing the Body...

Lawyer, philosopher, statesman, and defender of Rome's Republic, Cicero was a master of eloquence. His pure literary and oratorical style, coupled with a strict sense of morality, have exerted a powerful influence on European literature and thought for over two thousand years, particularly in matters of politics, philosophy, and faith. Selected Works showcases the diversity of Cicero's writings. It includes...

The Annotated Alice is a landmark work that brings together a lifetime's study of Lewis Carroll by writer and mathematician Martin Gardner. Gardner dazzles with insights into Carroll's puzzles and games of logic, and entertains with observations on everything from Alice's influence on the Beat poet Jack Kerouac to how mercury in hat linings turned hatters mad. It is unsurpassed....

Glamour! Taste! Prestige! Monsters! I loved this gorgeous romp through a lost world — MARINA HYDE For decades, one company in New York told the world what to buy, value, wear, eat, and even what to think. From its glitzy heyday in the 1980s through to the 2000s, the American publishing empire Conde Nast and its magazines — including Vogue,...

The world has reopened and so has the Poetry Pharmacy — the powerful final instalment in the hugely beloved series. After the tumult of the last years, William Sieghart is back to prescribe the perfect poem for a variety of life's ailments, offering hope and comfort to readers in need. Here, he draws on the emails he received from the...

Learning how to crochet has never been simpler! Enjoy this beginner's guide that takes you by the hand like a personal instructor and teaches you how to crochet. Filled with detailed descriptions of materials and tools, the easy step-by-step instructions for all the basic crocheting techniques will have you creating projects like boas, coasters, and even slippers and bags in...

A collection of 30 beautiful designs for flower motifs inspired by decorative tiles from around the world. All of the patterns are written in US crochet terms with a handy table for the equivalent UK terms. Most of the motifs are square and crocheted from the centre out like a granny square. However, there are also round, octagon, and hexagon-shaped...

Embark on a captivating photographic journey beyond Earth, from the dawn of human space exploration, through the untold story of the Mercury and Gemini missions. 'Wickedly exciting' - Tom Hanks 'Experience the same incredible awe as we astronauts did on those very first voyages into space' - Jim Lovell, Gemini 7 & 12, Apollo 8 & 13 'An unprecedented trip...

Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery. A battle-hardened soldier, Antony is one of the three leaders of the Roman world. But he is also a man in the grip of an all-consuming passion for the exotic and tempestuous queen of Egypt. And when their life of pleasure together is...

After two busy years on the road, the Poetry Pharmacist is back on the page with new prescriptions, readers' most-loved poems, and more tried-and-true classics from the pharmacy vault. The Poetry Pharmacy is one of the best-selling (and most giftable) poetry anthologies of recent decades. Now, after huge demand for more prescriptions from readers and 'patients' alike, William Sieghart is...

100 Ideas that Changed Graphic Design by Steven Heller and Veronique Vienne is an essential addition to any graphic designer's library, offering an in-depth exploration of the pivotal concepts that have shaped the field of graphic design over the past century. This richly illustrated book delves into the historical and cultural contexts behind seminal ideas, techniques, and tools that have...

An illuminating memoir-cum-meditation on work and creativity by the brilliant veteran carpenter, Mark Ellison. Gorgeous . . . contains fascinating insights about working with your hands, the nature of talent, and how to create a meaningful life A. J. Jacobs, bestselling author of The Puzzler Exquisite, purposeful, absorbing . . . a book with much to teach us all Ayad...

Stephen Rosenfield, founder and director of the American Comedy Institute, the premier comedy school in the United States, has taught literally dozens of major stand-up comics in North America and has also pioneered comedy as an academic discipline in many universities, a trend that is rapidly spreading. Mastering Stand-Up draws on Rosenfield’s own extensive experience (and those of countless stars...

The Big Bang Theory is a television phenomenon. To the casual viewer, it's a seemingly effortless comedy, with relatable characters tackling real-life issues, offering a kind of visual comfort food to its millions of dedicated fans. But the behind-the-scenes journey of the show from a failed pilot to a global sensation is a fascinating story that even the most die-hard...

Are you ready for it? Seek self-awareness with this insightful journal & coloring book inspired by the work of Taylor Swift. Are you ready for it? Seek self-awareness with this insightful journal & coloring book inspired by the work of Taylor Swift. Perfect for Swifties or anyone interested in self-discovery, The Story of You features writing prompts, coloring pages, inspiring...

Kawaii is a Japanese word meaning 'super-cute', and it's a trend that's sweeping the globe. Anything can be drawn in the kawaii style, from animals, people, vegetables and flowers to food, vehicles and household items. Here, expert comic book and manga artist Yishan Li shows you how to achieve amazingly adorable drawings in just a few simple steps. Draw the...

An updated movie tie-in edition of the fascinating story behind the making of Bruce Springsteen's most surprising album, Nebraska, and its pivotal role in the rock legend's career. The inspiration for the major motion picture starring Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong. The fascinating story behind the making of Bruce Springsteen's most surprising album, Nebraska, revealing its pivotal role in...

This photograph-rich book shows and describes the process of carving, covering the types of materials and tools used, the carving strokes and surface patterns, and different regional styles. It highlights the range of items carved, from meeting houses to musical instruments, waka (canoes), storehouses, weapons, and ceremonial items such as boxes and staffs. The book provides detailed information on the...

Life-changing writings by the visionary farmer, essayist, and poet Wendell Berry. ‘He is unlike anybody else writing today ... After Donald Trump's election, we urgently need to rediscover the best of radical America. An essential part of that story is Wendell Berry. Few of us can live, or even aspire to, his kind of life. But nobody can risk ignoring...

Revised edition The master of ancient Greek comic drama, Aristophanes combined slapstick, humour and cheerful vulgarity with acute political observations. In The Frogs, written during the Peloponnesian War, Dionysus descends to the Underworld to bring back a poet who can help Athens in its darkest hour, and stages a great debate to help him decide between the traditional wisdom of...

In his perfectly crafted haiku poems, Basho described the natural world with great simplicity and delicacy of feeling. These travel writings not only chronicle Basho's perilous journeys through Japan, but they also capture his vision of eternity in the transient world around him. The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches showcases Basho's exceptional ability to portray...

This kit includes a Starship Enterprise with a cool light-up feature, and a 32-page book on the history of the Enterprise, a must-have item for Star Trek fans! WARNING - KEEP BUTTON BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Swallowing may lead to serious or fatal injury in as little as 2 hours due to chemical burns and potential perforation of...

Learn how to take the perfect photograph. This practical guide from photography expert, Tom Ang, will help you achieve the best shot possible in every scenario—from creating a silhouette to impromptu still lifes. In our online world, taking a good photograph has become an essential life skill. Full of essential advice, hints, and tips, How to Photograph Absolutely Everything gives...

From jandals to jelly tips, pukekos to pavlovas, 365 Days of Kiwi Cross Stitch features designs to be stitched daily or at your own pace.Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or new to the craft you will love creating everything from native birds and to backyard BBQs and beloved childhood treats.Each design is bite -sized, beginner friendly and full of...

Knit a cosy kitchen—knit your own dishcloths! Easy Knit Dishcloths offers 13 designs that are a great way to learn to knit, try a new yarn, or use some of your stash, and create a beautiful supply of colourful, environmentally friendly, reusable cloths for cleaning, display, and gifting. To help beginners get started and to refresh more experienced knitters, the...

The twentieth-anniversary edition of the influential first poetry collection by Richard Siken An Atlantic choice for "Best American Poetry of the 21st Century (So Far)" Since winning the 2004 Yale Series of Younger Poets competition, Crush has become a modern classic. This twentieth-anniversary edition includes a new introduction by award-winning poet Dana Levin and a new afterword by the author.

In summer when I picked dandelionsfor the geriatric guinea pig I changed the world.I killed a weed. I filled a mouth with gold. In this debut poetry collection, Sophie van Waardenberg considers girlhood and grief, love and its loss, distance and the return home, including at its heart a sequence of emotionally raw ‘Cremation Sonnets’. In its essence, this collection...

Create and customise your own colourful beaded jewellery! Simple to make and right on trend, these fun beaded projects add the perfect finishing touch to any outfit and make wonderful personalised gifts. Start off with simple projects such as elasticated friendship bracelets and hoop earrings, then move on to making stunning charm necklaces, tassel earrings, and rings. Make coordinating pieces,...

The story of the year that rock music exploded, featuring almost every star who defined the decade. THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER As seen on Apple TV - 1971- The Year That Music Changed Everything The Sixties ended a year late - on New Year's Eve 1970, when Paul McCartney initiated proceedings to wind up The Beatles. Music would...

One of the great figures of English Romanticism, Coleridge's poems show diversity and imaginative genius. One of the major figures of English Romanticism, Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834) created works of remarkable diversity and imaginative genius. The period of his creative friendship with William Wordsworth inspired some of Coleridge's best-known poems, from the nightmarish vision of the Rime of the Ancient...

The technical information is clear and conci se, starting with deisinging and euqipping a darkroom and co ntinues through making the first print, ending with all sort s of professional tips and tricks for achieving that special image. '

Faust, Part I by Goethe reworks the late-medieval myth of Dr Faust, a brilliant scholar so disillusioned he resolves to make a contract or wager with the devil, Mephistopheles. The devil will do all he asks on Earth and seek to grant him a moment in life so glorious that he will wish it to last for ever. But if...

This glorious book is a modern guide to weaving, an ancient craft that is reaching new heights of popularity, from acclaimed contemporary weaver and textile artist Rachna Garodia. It contains a wealth of practical advice and tons of inspiration for every aspect of this endlessly adaptable craft, from gathering materials to making and exhibiting ambitious woven masterpieces, bringing in a...

Best of Australian Poems 2025 is an annual anthology that collects both previously published and unpublished poems, creating a poetic snapshot and barometer of the year that was. Capturing the richness and diversity of Australian poetry from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, the series, now in its fifth year, explores how poetic responses to the contemporary moment develop...

How we became addicted to a supply chain that wreaks havoc across the globe. Epic, shocking, and deeply reported, The Elements of Power tells the story of the war for the global supply of battery metals—essential for the decarbonisation of our economies—and the terrible, bloody human cost of this badly misunderstood industry. Congo is rich. Swaths of the war-torn African...

Explore the art of mindful travel with Kinfolk, the pioneers in "slow living," their philosophy of simplicity, authenticity, intentionality, and community. With nearly 450,000 copies in print, the Kinfolk series has applied this philosophy to entertaining (The Kinfolk Table), interior design (The Kinfolk Home), and living with nature (The Kinfolk Garden). Now they have turned their attention to "slow travel,"...

This is a handbook for change. Because we all know ways in which life could be better. And it can be better. We can make it better. We don't need to wait for a leader or saviour. We don't need to limit ourselves to comments and clicks. In this stunningly original comic-book tour of a serious topic, Jeff Sparrow and...

From the 2020 winner of the Thomas Shapcott Award comes a sophisticated, impressive and rich collection of poetry that unpacks the complexity of family, grief, and cross-cultural and queer identity. These richly allusive poems weigh violence and tenderness, wound and cure, history and future. Boldly and tenderly, they balance loss and gain, adventure and quiet, as they hum to one...

Craft your own wizarding world with the first official Harry Potter knitting book – a deluxe guide to creating magical knits based on the iconic franchise. Featuring over 25 spellbinding knits, the book includes patterns for clothing, home projects, and keepsakes pulled straight from the films – and even includes a few iconic costume pieces as seen on-screen. With yarn...