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Shakespeare is the most filmed author of all time: he’s been credited on more than 1,000 movies and TV shows. ‘Obscene’, ‘gloomy’, ‘fashionable’ and ‘generous’ are among the countless new words that Shakespeare introduced. (Actually, ‘countless’ is one of his too.) It’s also because of the Bard that we say ‘catch a cold’, ‘naked truth’ and ‘green-eyed monster’.  Almost all the moons of Uranus are named after characters from Shakespeare, including Titania, Oberon and Puck? For further fascinating insights, dive into this masterful miscellany and become a Shakespeare buff.
There’s never been a better time to take a fresh look at William Shakespeare’s eternal works. A treasure trove of wit, imagination and emotion, his plays and poems continue to surprise, inspire, console and delight us. Whether you’re a lifelong lover of the Bard or a curious newcomer to his world, this companion will lift the curtain on the unforgettable characters and stories of Britain’s greatest dramatist.

When it comes to alcohol, less really is more. Drinking less means having more energy, more focus and more money. It’s a huge step to better health, better moods and a better life. Whether you’re keen to just cut down or wish to stop completely, this pocket-sized handbook has all the facts, advice and ideas you need to reshape your life in exactly the way you want.

Show your one true love how much they mean to you with this heartfelt collection of creative date ideas and amorous quotes

Spending time with the one you love makes every day special, and this little book of charming date ideas gives you new ways to sweep your partner off their feet. Filled with inspiration and romance, this book is a gorgeous gift for that special someone to show them how much you care. With novel suggestions such as whisking them away for a beach-front picnic, cooking a romantic three course meal or watching the stars from your back garden, this book is packed with many ways to light a spark in your love life.

As well as dreamy date ideas, this book is also filled with thoughtful and profound quotes about love. Be inspired by the beautiful words of poets and writers, and explore the most passionate ways to tell your partner, “I Love You”.

A supportive guide filled with practical tips, advice and coping strategies to help you find calm in a hectic world

Do you ever feel as though the world’s conspiring against you? Like when it starts raining the moment you step outside, or when you narrowly miss out on that promotion at work – or when you check the news to discover everything has gone to sh*t. At times like these you need reassurance of your own strength and resilience, as well as a gentle reminder that there’s still plenty to be positive about.

Packed with helpful tips and kind words, this book will be your go-to guide to finding calm in an increasingly chaotic world. This valuable guide offers coping strategies for a range of anxieties big and small, from work-related worries to existential dread and concerns about the future of the planet.

Whatever’s causing you to feel anxious, How to Cope When Everything’s Gone to Sh*t is here to support you when life gets overwhelming. With the advice inside, you’ll start to feel more confident and ready to take on any challenges that might come your way.

If you want to lift someone’s spirits and fill them with confidence, look no further than this pocket-sized book of inspiring quotes and affirmations

Simple words of encouragement are powerful things. Sometimes the best gift you can give is letting someone know just how special they truly are. That’s why this little book is packed with empowering quotes and affirming statements, perfect for telling someone you care about that you believe in them.

From the worldly wisdom of early philosophers to the musings of modern superstars, these words will inspire, motivate and uplift. The ideal gift for any occasion, whether you know someone who’s taking their driving test, about to graduate, or perhaps just in need of a little confidence boost.

As well as the wise words of great writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of positive affirmations and daily reminders such as:

– Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable
– Everything that you are is enough
– You have to believe in order to achieve
– Live life on your terms and never apologize for it
– You are the creator of your own destiny

From the best-selling author of The Hedgerow Apothecary, The Garden Apothecary and The Hedgerow Apothecary Forager’s Handbook

Learn the sustainable and ethical art of the apothecarist with this beautiful photographic guide to working with herbs and spices to make healing remedies and delicious recipes.

Discover the fascinating properties and therapeutic benefits of everyday ingredients found in herb gardens and kitchen cupboards.

For centuries, herbalists and healers have looked to nature for remedies and have made salves, toddies, teas, balms and preserves as cures for common ailments and to add piquant aromas and flavours to dishes – and now you can too.

Inside you will find:
– Photographs to help you safely identify edible plants
– Advice on what is available in each season
– Guidance on how best to grow, prepare and preserve your herbs and spices
– Useful herbal remedies and delicious recipes to try
– The fascinating folklore and history of these majestic aromatic plants

A beautifully designed guided journal, with thoughtful prompts to track your tarot readings, complete with a history of tarot, guidance on how to use the cards, and a handy overview of each card’s meanings and interpretations

Once you discover the joy and power of working with the tarot, you’ll find the cards invaluable in guiding you through life’s ups and downs. From enhancing your self-care practices to revealing what the future may hold, they are a powerful tool for reflection as well as divination.

– The Tarot Journal is full of thoughtful prompts to explain different types of reading, with over a hundred journal pages for you to keep a record of which cards come up and the messages they’re trying to tell you.
– With a handy reminder of each card’s meanings and interpretations, and a brief history of the tarot, this book contains everything you need to start interpreting the cards and to create a keepsake of your journey towards self-discovery.

This journey belongs to you. May it bring you wisdom, guidance and well-being!

This guide is for young people aged 11+ to introduce them to the power of Pride and the LGBTQIA+ community

Pride has different meanings for different people. It can be about protesting for equal rights for everyone, a celebration of our differences and identities, and a way of finding your tribe and a supportive community that values you and accepts you wholeheartedly.

Pride Power is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and will help you to navigate pronouns and key terms, learn about the fascinating history of Pride and modern queer culture, highlighting game-changers and unsung heroes alike, from Marsha P. Johnson to Nick and Charlie in Heartstopper.

Inside you will:
– See what Pride is and why people celebrate it
– Learn about the game-changers in the LGBTQIA+ community
– Follow the essential timeline of queer world history
– Discover classic works of queer art, literature, music, TV and film
– See how you can be an advocate for Pride and everything it stands for

The future isn’t binary but it’s definitely exciting!

Would you like to learn how spiritual energies influence your life?

Are you interested in natural healing methods to boost your emotional and physical well-being?

Do you wish you could feel more in tune with the world around you?

Discover how to embrace natural and vibrational energies with this beginner’s guide to spiritual healing. Exploring the fascinating history behind holistic healing techniques, and providing practical advice for trying them yourself, this book will teach you how to achieve true balance in your life.

– Develop an understanding of energies in the universe
– Explore natural healing methods
– Cultivate your own spiritual practice

A guided journal for learning to fully love and accept yourself as you are

There are so many things to celebrate about your body. Just think of everything it’s got you through – the happy times and the challenges – and all the wonderful things it enables you to do each day. Sometimes, it’s important to be reminded that your body is uniquely yours, and that’s what makes it so special.

This beautiful guided journal is here to help you shed body shame for good, so that you can feel confident in yourself every day. By engaging with the tips and activities inside, you’ll learn how to see your body in a different light, quit negative self-talk and start speaking to yourself with love and kindness.

By encouraging you to wholly embrace yourself, this empowering guide promotes changing your attitude rather than changing your body. So whatever your shape or size, this book reassures you that all bodies are good bodies, and yours is perfect as it is.

Learn how to manage your emotions and improve your people skills with this book, which is bursting with advice on emotional intelligence and how to harness it

Emotional intelligence (or EQ) is the ability to perceive, use, understand, manage and handle emotions – and it is becoming an increasingly valued skill set in our personal and professional lives.

How to Grow Your Emotional Intelligence is a practical guide filled with tips to help you hone your skills in the four key areas of emotional intelligence.

In its pages you will find out how to:

– Develop self-awareness – you will be able to recognize and manage your emotions, objectively evaluate yourself, and understand how others perceive you
– Master self-regulation – you will learn how to control your emotions and channel them appropriately
– Be more socially aware – you will discover how to be more empathetic and a better listener
– Build healthy relationships – you will find out what the building blocks of a strong relationship are, how to manage conflict and why effective communication matters (and how to improve yours)

This is your one-stop shop to unlocking the art of emotional intelligence and becoming a more discerning, resilient individual.

Step into the enchanting world of faeries, pixies, sprites and more with this beginner’s guide to the history and mythology of fae folk

People have long been mesmerized by the magic and mystery of faeries. From the winged spirits of Persian mythology to Shakespeare’s forest-dwelling troublemakers, there’s something about these beguiling creatures that has captured our attention for centuries.

Prepare yourself for a spellbinding adventure into the faerie realm with this essential introduction to all things fae. Just like the creatures themselves, this book is pocket-sized and full of magic, mirth and mischief.

Inside you will discover:
– The fascinating history and origins of faerie folklore
– The different characteristics and classifications of faerie, including pixies, brownies, dwarfs and more
– An overview of the legendary tales that shaped how faeries are viewed across different mythologies
– A summary of faerie depictions in the twentieth century and beyond, from the works of Tolkien to J. M. Barrie

For a reading experience filled with sparkle and wonder, all you need is this book, a comfortable chair, and a sprinkle of faerie dust.

Show someone how truly amazing they are with the gift of the sparkling quotations and empowering affirmations in this pocket-sized collection of positivity

It’s always worth celebrating someone who never gives up, who tries their best and looks ahead to even greater goals and better days. This little book, bursting with thoughtful quotes and uplifting mantras, is the perfect way to say to that special someone, “You make me proud.”

From the timeless ideas of ancient sages to brilliant insights from modern superstars, these are words of appreciation, encouragement and congratulation for any occasion.

As well as the hard-won wisdom of successful writers, artists and thinkers, this book includes a host of motivational affirmations and daily reminders such as:

– There’s nothing you can’t do
– You are the creator of your future
– Be proud of who you are and everything you’ve overcome
– It takes courage to be yourself
– What you do makes a difference

Calmness is within your reach.

With a little bit of help, the methods of truly relaxing your mind and body, and letting go of stresses and strains, can be learned, practised and perfected.

Bursting with tips, centring statements and soothing activities, Find Calm will help you to feel more at ease in the world and better equipped to deal with the things that really matter.

Give your mind a little TLC

When our bodies aren’t on top form, we rest and take care of them – but we often don’t do the same for our minds. Whether it’s because we don’t know where to start, or because it never feels like a high enough priority, carving out time and space to care for our mental health can be hard.

But it needn’t be. With bite-sized tips and practical advice, this book makes self-care simple and achievable. From finding calm and thinking positively, to stress-busting and balancing your life, everything you need to know about taking care of you is wrapped up in this handy pocket guide, and will give you the tools to help you feel your best.

Reveal the wisdom of the zodiac with this striking voyage through the skies

Spanning horoscopes and the heavens, constellations and Celtic zodiacs, divinatory practices, planets and beyond, this cosmic colouring book will help you to discover your spirituality and spark your creativity.

Discover interstellar illustrations and insightful quotes as you turn the pages and delve into the ancient art of astrology. Read about zodiac signs from around the world, astrological houses and how to interpret birth charts and celestial bodies while you fill in captivating images and intricate designs.

By connecting with the universe through curiosity and colour, you can uncover the study and practice of astrology, and harness the power of your sun, moon and rising signs. Unearth the influence of heavenly bodies and the secrets of the sublunar region as you complete the striking spreads in this beautiful colouring book.

Inside, you’ll colour:
– Western, Hindu, Chinese and Egyptian zodiacs (just to name a few!)
– Natal charts
– Moons, comets and galaxies
And lots more!

Take a little happiness with you wherever you go

Filled with practical tips, uplifting statements and helpful suggestions for fun activities, this beautiful pocket-sized book will give you the feel-good boost you need to make life shine brighter.

Don’t limit your challenges. Challenge your limits

At the age of 55, record-breaking ultrarunner Mimi Anderson embarked on her most ambitious adventure yet. She wanted to become the fastest woman in history to run across America from Los Angeles to New York.
Her journey would cover 2,850 miles, 12 states and four time zones, dealing with extreme changes in terrain, weather and altitude along the way.

For 40 days, the determined mother of three pushed herself on and on for more than 2,000 miles across the vast continent, despite the onset of severe pain, until she was forced to make a crushing decision: carry on and risk never being able to run again or give up on her all-time goal.

What happened next set Mimi on a new, unexpected journey. She learned to face her fears and bounce back from defeat by taking up the new challenge of becoming a triathlete.

A follow-up to her first memoir Beyond Impossible, this next instalment in Mimi’s inspiring story proves that when one door closes, another opens – you just need the courage to swim, cycle and run through it.

Oh, how she blossoms

Good things happen when you live life in full bloom. This little book of empowering quotes and statements is here to inspire you to stand tall and flourish as your best and most radiant self.

We would all love to see what the future holds, and with the help of these exquisite gift cards you will discover ways to harness your psychic abilities. Learn about different kinds of fortune telling and its fascinating history as well as techniques for applying these skills to your life.

– Learn about your character by studying your palm
– Dowse with a pendulum to seek answers to your most pressing questions
– Decipher the symbols in a crystal ball to guide you to success
– Explore your past, present and future by reading tea leaves
Let this deck of beautifully illustrated cards be your companion as you learn the skills of the clairvoyant and take control of your destiny.

There’s magic in kindness

Kindness is all around us, and it’s within us too. From the smallest gestures to the greatest acts of altruism, our capacity to be kind has the power to heal the world.

Filled with uplifting stories of selflessness, a host of joyful quotes and thoughtful ideas to spread the niceness, this little book goes to show that no amount of kindness is ever wasted.

A unique gift book that you fill in yourself before giving it to someone special.

Here’s the perfect way to tell your BFF – in your own words – just how much their support, love and friendship means to you. Fill in the gaps in this gorgeous book to create a personalized treasure trove of in-jokes, memories and all the things you love about your bestie that they’ll cherish forever.

Own who you are. Own what you do. And own your life story.

Stand tall, stay strong and don’t let anything come between you and your dreams.

This little book, packed with positive statements and life-affirming quotes, will help you rise above the bad vibes and find your inner strength. You got this.

Here’s a secret: you are already amazing
Being amazing doesn’t mean having a so-called flawless body, a brilliant career or a picture-perfect relationship. The fact is, there is nobody quite like you, and this alone is absolutely remarkable.
Brimming with thought-provoking advice, quotes and affirmations, this book will help you to push your boundaries, embrace your inner confidence and learn to truly love yourself.
So be inspired, be optimistic and be assured, because life is too short to spend doubting yourself.