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It is said that Charles Dickens invented Christmas, and within these pages you'll certainly find all the elements of a quintessential traditional Christmas brought to vivid life: snowy rooftops, gleaming shop windows, steaming bowls of punch, plum puddings like speckled cannon balls, sage and onion stuffing, miracles, magic, charity and goodwill.This Vintage Classics edition gathers together not only Dickens' Christmas Books ('A Christmas Carol', 'The Chimes', 'The Battle of ...

With a beautiful cover and chapter-heading illustrations throughout from queen of colouring Johanna Basford.The Jungle Book tells the story of the irrepressible Mowgli, who is rescued as a baby from the jaws of the evil tiger, Shere Khan. Raised by wolves and guided by Baloo the bear, Mowgli and his animal friends embark on a series of hair-raising adventures through the jungles of India.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ANDREW MOTION When young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map in a pirate's chest, he is drawn into a world of danger and adventure. He joins a crew setting sail to the Caribbean to seek out the booty and over the course of the voyage confronts mutiny, murder and the charismatic and devious Long John Silver.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY HENNING MANKELLOliver is an orphan living on the dangerous London streets with no one but himself to rely on. Fleeing from poverty and hardship, he falls in with a criminal street gang who will not let him go, however hard he tries to escape.In Oliver Twist, Dickens graphically conjures up the capital's underworld, full of prostitutes, thieves, and lost and homeless children, and gives a voice to the disadvantaged and abused.ILLUSTRATED BY GEORGE CRUIK...

Relax and unwind with this adorable colouring book – it’s time to get cozy! Step into a world of calm and comfort with Cozy Corner, with 45 beautiful hand-drawn pages ready for you to colour in.Settle in to your very own cozy corner with these brand new colouring pages! This follow-up to Coco Wyo's beloved Little Corner promises a new colourful delight at every turn!A delightful reading alcove, a heartwarming bakery, a cosy kitchen, and more awaits you within these cute and s...

How creative collaborations have become a powerful cultural force, transcending traditional marketing to redefine the boundaries of art, music, and style.

Pewnego majowego dnia dzieciaki z Pazurkowej znajdują pod drzewem nieruchome pisklę. Chcą biedactwu urządzić pogrzeb, jednak okazuje się, że ono oddycha. Marysia zabiera je do domu i próbują z mamą dodzwonić się do ptasiego azylu, jednak najlepszym rozwiązaniem okazuje się wizyta w pobliskim gabinecie weterynaryjnym. Pani doktor Pazurek od razu rozpoznaje jaskółcze pisklę i udziela Marysi rad, jak się nim opiekować. Przede wszystkim karmić. A że pisklak potrafi dużo zjeść, ca...

The best-selling book of Mushroom has came back in a luxury English edition! This book is a collection of mushroom and fungi paintings by European and Japanese naturalists in 18th to 19th century. The paintings each show the plant in its habitat and have been executed in a straightforward natural history illustration style with meticulous attention to detail. Beautiful color plate illustrations of each mushroom will attract both botanical art fans and lover of mushrooms. It i...

Ghosts, demons, Yokai... This is the nightmarish collection of supernatural beings from Japanese folklore as portrayed in Ukiyo-e masterpieces! Japanese folklore is a goldmine of terrifying supernatural Yokai monsters, demons, phantoms. A large number of Ukiyo-e woodblock printings created in Edo period (1603-1868) depict these monstrous beings in the illustrations of popular folk tales and horror stories. This book contains 70 Yurei (ghosts), Oni (demons), Kaijin (sorcerers)...

In this book, the beauty and design of Japanese tattoos are explored through ukiyo-e prints and explained in detailed bilingual Japanese and English text. In recent years, the number of ukiyo-e tattoo designs, or tattoo designs using ukiyo-e motifs, has increased, and ukiyo-e are becoming more popular among tattoo lovers. First, Chapter 1 presents the artworks by artist, beginning with Kuniyoshi Utagawa, to introduce the beauty and design of tattoos by artists such as Toyokun...

Haruki Murakami's stories in graphic novel form for the first time! Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and short stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages. Now for the first time, many of Murakami's best-loved short stories are available in graphic novel form in English. With their trademark mix of realism and fantasy, centering around Murakami's characteristic themes of loss, remorse and confusion, the four stories in this vol...

Enchanting…intriguing […] A wonderfully surreal quality and a hip, witty tone.’ —The Wall Street Journal. Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into fifty languages. Now for the first time, his best-loved stories are available in manga form, in three independent volumes. These adaptations have been hailed by Publishers Weekly as ‘a must-read for Murakami buffs and a quirky invitation into the writer's perspecti...

It's the following Thursday.Elizabeth has received a letter from an old colleague, a man with whom she has a long history. He's made a big mistake, and he needs her help. His story involves stolen diamonds, a violent mobster, and a very real threat to his life.As bodies start piling up, Elizabeth enlists Joyce, Ibrahim and Ron in the hunt for a ruthless murderer. And if they find the diamonds too? Well, wouldn't that be a bonus?But this time they are up against an enemy who w...

It is an ordinary Thursday and things should finally be returning to normal.Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club is concerned. A decade-old cold case leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers.Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill...or be killed.As the cold case turns white hot, Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), while Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim chase down clues with help from old frien...

Surrounded by idiots at work? Fed up with a bad boss or lazy colleagues? Thomas Erikson, author of the runaway international bestseller Surrounded by Idiots, will help you handle them and get things done, the right wayWhy is good leadership so rare? Everyone has to manage up to some extent but frankly some bosses are worse than others. If you're being driven crazy by a micro-manager, frequently drown under your boss's unreasonable expectations or struggle with being handed ou...

Adelka jest smutna, gdy dowiaduje się, że jej najlepsza przyjaciółka z przedszkola, Zosia, przeprowadza się do innego miasta. Mamy obiecują, że dziewczynki będą mogły dzwonić do siebie, i deklarują pomoc przy pisaniu listów, ale to przecież to nie to samo co codzienne spotkania i wspólna zabawa. W przedszkolu pojawia się nowa dziewczynka, Ala, jest jednak bardzo nieśmiała i Adelce nie udaje się nawiązać z nią kontaktu. Na pocieszenie tata i dziadek budują Adelce drewniany dom...

Trzynastoletni Wojtek przy okazji przekopywania grządki w ogrodzie natrafia na tajemniczą metalową skrzynię. Wewnątrz znajduje nieco biżuterii, kryształowe naczynia i list w zaklejonej kopercie. To właśnie niepozorna koperta z listem zapoczątkuje przygodę, dzięki której chłopak otrze się o wieczność, spotka niezwykłych osobników, pomoże zapobiec niewyobrażalnej katastrofie, a na koniec odkryje zachwycającą tajemnicę.Do tej tajemnicy czytelnika przybliża drugi wątek powieści, ...

Shaping tomorrow’s world with repurposed ingenuity.

An exploration into how basketball redefines creativity, shaping the art, fashion, and design of contemporary subcultures.

The Sunday Times Bestseller Fintech touches every part of our lives, from cashless economies to crypto, and even our climate. This book draws back the curtain on this fascinating world full of friction, failure and fortune. Fintech Wars delves into one of the world's most lucrative and fast-growing sectors. Witness the bold strategies, groundbreaking innovations, and relentless drive that propelled fintech unicorns like PayPal, Nubank and Monzo to transform the world. Featu...

Discover new skills, expand your knowledge and build your confidence through this fascinating and accessible guide to working with AI. Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our everyday lives. But it remains an elusive, complex and intimidating technology that has hundreds of iterations and nuances. With Confident AI, build your confidence when working with AI by learning the fundamentals and discovering the intricacies of the industry. Andy Pardoe has spen...

The world is more digitally connected than ever before and, with this connectivity, comes vulnerability. This book will equip you with all the skills and insights you need to understand cyber security and kickstart a prosperous career. Confident Cyber Security is here to help. From the human side to the technical and physical implications, this book takes you through the fundamentals: how to keep secrets safe, how to stop people being manipulated and how to protect people,...

Men’s Style has come a long way from sneakers and hoodies. The Incomplete is your compass to navigate the most iconic brands and the most desirable accessories.

Often called the father of modern running and basketball sneakers, Jacques Chassaing has shaped and influenced sports and street fashion like few designers ever will. For the first time, Chassaing reveals the story behind the forty-year career of a pioneering designer who has continually pushed boundaries and led the creation of many of the world s most beloved sneakers. Chassaing thrills and provokes readers with his life experiences, taking them on a journey of continual ev...