The Bibliophile staff were fooled into thinking that Annie had brought them each a box of chocolates! So attractive is the cover of this keepsake box that it actually looks like delicious white organic chocolate being shaved from a Green & Black's delight. Pull the chocolate brown satin tie and find equally delicious colourful designs on the 30 sheets of quality writing paper. One is a chocolate torte with bright red strawberries on top, another the white chocolate, another crumbled pieces up close and finger lickin' good and the fourth design cubes of chocolate, melted in a bowl with a wooden spoon, tempting you. Colourful design on one side and of course blank for writing your letters on the reverse. 30 sheets of writing paper and 30 bright white envelopes. Keepsake box measures 16.8 x 4 x 23cm.

Travel across the country in over 100 mind-boggling puzzles written in association with the National Railway Museum, and covering challenges, extraordinary firsts, breaking new grounds and journeys that changed the world. Rearrange the letters A BONUS TREE to spell out the name of a station, The work of a navvy was physically demanding. On one day a worker started at 7am. He spent a quarter of his working day using a pickaxe. He spent 35% of his time loading wagons. He spent five hours digging. The traditional call of 'Yo-ho Yo-ho!' signalled the end of the shift. What time was that? There are not-so-ordinary crosswords, interlocking circles with nine letters in each to make out three railway stations, puzzle trips with destinations, mapping the journey, Railway Children, family excursions. Learn about the world-famous Flying Scotsman, network your own route finder, read about the speed record you have never heard about, bridges, good railway books to read, record breaking routes and trips and legendary locomotives like the Penydarren. There are anagrams, crosswords, wordsearches, logic and mathematical challenges, 100 train-based brain teasers to suit all levels. Full steam ahead. With solutions and space for notes, 236 page large softback.

A replica of a board game from the Second World War period with a distinct Snakes and Ladders flavour, dodge the enemy shells and be the first to reach the target. For two to four players aged three to adult, open the box set which contains one dice, one fold out board and four primary coloured press-out card tokens of a bomber airplane. Two, three or four players each select a bomber, throws the dice and moves on accordingly. If the bomber arrives on the searchlight, it rises to the top of the beam and then continues as before. If the bomber arrives on a fighter plane or a shell-burst, it goes down as shown by the streaks of fire. The first player to reach the TARGET (a factory exploding in flames) wins the game. Board measures approximately 14" square, colour, and in box for safekeeping with nostalgic image of two children playing the game and a British bomber during a night raid.

Shown in classic pose with left hand on hip, right hand holding a long black whip, Catwoman wears a tight black latex, figure hugging cat suit, has a beautifully painted face complete with cats? eye eyeliner, eye mask in green and she stands 5.1cm approximately 3" high and is on a circular pedestal. Hero or villain, lover or manipulator, protector or thief? Catwoman is an enigmatic DC Comics character always straddling the line between light and dark of Gotham City. The 14 page softback booklet enclosed in the box set features colourful graphics, cartoon strips and details about the character with her memory issues, affair with the Dark Knight, rescue by Poison Ivy and being taken to her hideout where they were joined by Harley Quinn. Expertly designed, made from resin, with true-to-life detail and at a scale of 1:21, we picked this super sexy figurine for our Bibliophile readers. Box set.

The terrifying jaws open, the teeth are sharp, the naked female swimmer on the water's surface is unaware. Retro jigsaw puzzle in high quality, plastic case inspired and designed after Blockbuster's old VHS cases. This 500 piece puzzle features art from the 1970's Steven Spielberg thriller, Jaws. The 500 durable pieces snap together firmly for a great fit and would even be perfect for framing. Measures 18" x 24" when complete. Let's all sing along now: Der dum... der dum..., der dum..., der dum der dum der dum!

Charlie Brown the famous character is depicted as an astronaut in full bright orange space suit with red trimmings and buttons and boots and a big clear globe around his head in this teeny 1½" high enamel lapel brooch pin with secure fastener. CE safety approved and for fans of all ages. A unique and imported item we just love.

Part of the James Bond legend as Vodka Martinis and M, since the iconic secret agent hit the silver screen in 1962 and indeed since Ian Fleming's earliest James Bond novels, the eye-catching cars have been as much stars if the 007 franchise as the actors who have played the role. This fascinating 50 minute colour programme pays homage to the incredible vehicles that have wowed generations of fans from the 4½ litre Bentley Blower of the books to the awesome 510bhp Aston Martin DBS V12 driven by Daniel Craig in Casino Royale. We count down the ten most notable Bond cars, examine the role of vehicles in the creation of the 007 legend and consider what the future holds. Experts, enthusiasts, fans and owners give their views as well as discuss the unforgettable stunts, amazing gadgets and controversial choices. There are contributions from Charlie Higson and stunt co-ordinator Steve Truglia. The cars featured also include the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish as seen in Die Another Day, BMW 750il as seen in Tomorrow Never Dies, the Citroen 2CV as seen in For Your Eyes Only, the Lotus Esprit S1 as seen in The Spy Who Loved Me, the AMC Hornet X as seen in The Man With the Golden Gun and even the Sunbeam Alpine Series II as seen in Dr No. A gleaming, powerful muscle car, high-tech, clean and sleek-lined car showroom to thrill us once again. Colour DVD.

An inexpensive value priced DVD featuring 40 birds from the familiar Robin and bluetit to the rarely seen green woodpecker and kingfisher, the sparrow and the eagle. Revealed in close up here is all about the birds' plumage, habitat and feeding habits, how they rear their young, and top tips for anyone hoping to take their birdwatching to another level. There is a DVD extra entitled Feeding Birds In Your Garden noting which type of feeder to use, where to place it and what food to fill it with. Plus a bonus feature containing answers and tips for wooing new birds to your garden. 120 minute colour footage on DVD to get up close to our favourite birds, with or without the binoculars.

Improve your powers of observation, memory, deduction and reasoning using the tricks and techniques of the world's most famous detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In the last few years, that uptight, cold, sexless sleuth who inhabited the grimy streets of London, Sherlock Holmes, has become cool in the form of Robert Downey Jnr and Benedict Cumberbatch. In his own words: 'You know a conjurer gets no credit when once he has explained his trick and if I show you too much of my method of working, you will come to the conclusion that I am a very ordinary individual after all.' But of course he wasn't and our book gives a light-hearted and comprehensive exploration of the psyche, mental gymnastics and investigative techniques of the world's greatest consulting detective. Each section includes evidence from the original stories of Sherlock Holmes's mental processes, along with all sorts of information, advice and tips on how you can more closely resemble him. A liberal spattering of quizzes and exercises should serve to keep you on your toes as you go along. Do you have the personality and agile mind needed? Be alert to the world around you, read between the lines, think laterally, choose your friends wisely, accept good fortune, keep focussed, improve your deduction skills, obtain data, read the signs, master disguise, break the code, sift information and take a walk down memory lane. Complete with answers to all 19 quizzes. Topics also include mind palaces, non-verbal lies, lie detection, intuition, concentration, listening, alertness, relaxation, logic, speed reading, people watching and much more. 192pp, line art.

Boxed and overall standing 26 x 10 x 6.4cm, this cheeky faced big eared giraffe has two black eyes looking upwards, brown horns, a big nose and of course a ridiculously long neck! The neck is made up of five HB pencils, long neck decorated with animal print giraffe design in brown and amber. Sitting down, his two back legs are splayed forward to sit comfortably on your desk while neatly holding the pencils, and keeping a lid on them with his friendly face. Orange body, brown feet and horns, he will be your favourite desk buddy. Boxed and would make an ideal gift. Incredible value.
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