The dragon, the kraken ginormous sea monster, Medusa with venomous snakes for hair, firebird which can be both a blessing and a bringer of doom, the magical woodland unicorn, the majestic griffin who fights until death to defend its nest of golden treasure, the chimera hybrid animal which is an omen for disaster, the spiky water beast with a growling tiger's head called the Shachihoko from Japan, the Minotaur and the human-eating Ushi-Oni, the monstrous wolf Fenrir from Scandinavia and the enchanting crow bird Sarimanok from the Philippines plus cyclops and more - unleash 15 incredible monsters if you dare. A Walker Book designed for children but actually with this superb paper engineering and colour pop-up spreads on every page this is more for adult collectors in our opinion.
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'If you're lucky enough to go to Fontevrault Abbey near Chinon in France, you can pay your respects to Eleanor of Aquitaine, who died in 1204. There is a splendid carving which shows her reading even though she is dead, while her husband King Henry II appears to be lying beside her wondering if he locked the front door.' Here are many amuse-bouches for the mind, a whole year's worth of entertainment to dip into, with quotes from famous authors and a miscellany of history and information beginning with New Year celebrations in Babylon 2300BC, the Chinese New Year, and the poem of the month January by Edith Nesbit. There are resolutions, Dr Elizabeth Blackwell becoming Britain's first woman doctor and Maria Montessori opening her first school. On 5th February 1848 Belle Starr, the notorious American outlaw known as the Bandit Queen, was born. No one was ever charged with her murder. Dandara was an Afro-Brazilian warrior who committed suicide on 6th February 1694. The entries can be a few pages long to a few lines long covering April Fools, fishy festivals, the rules of mullet tossing, revolutionary women, a quick Caesar trivia quiz, National Aviation Day 19th August, the suffragists and politicians. Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to run for the President of the United States, was born on 23rd September 1838 and the Chinese revolutionary and feminist writer Qiu Jin was born on 8th November 1875. 4th December is the International Day of Banks and the cosmetics empire businesswoman Elizabeth Arden was born on 31st December 1881. Why the Almanac has 2021 on the front you should ask the publisher, because this fun slightly feminist compendium can be dipped into over and over as we enjoy our lovely friend Sandys gentle humour, excellent research and QI facts. 360pp, line art.

There was a widespread sense of loss when Victoria Wood died in 2016 while working on her biography, but as part of the research for that book 'Let's Do It', the critically acclaimed Sunday Times bestseller, her official biographer Jasper Rees uncovered a treasure chest of unseen work. From Victoria's first piece of comic prose for the school magazine, through to material written for the great TV shows of her maturity, this joyful hoard of unreleased material spans nearly half a century. Here are sketches, songs, stand-up monologues that no one else could have written, details of her university days in Birmingham in 1971, dialogues and exchanges at the bus stop complete with stage directions like 'Ext. The canal bridge. The man stands smoking. He finishes his cigarette, grinds it out on the bridge wall, throws it into the water and walks in the direction of his room. Int. School room the morning after the party...' 'Dorothy sees herself in black satin except Dorothy's got nothing to pop from the sort sexy ladies pop out of.' And there are rare photos in colour and black and white including the Bush Theatre 1978 where Victoria Wood and Julie Walters performed for the first time together from among the dozens of private album snapshots included. 285pp, illus.

Super soft animal print fur covered notebook embossed with a cat?s big eyes, glittery nose and ears and collar and MEOW medallion to make all cat lovers mew with delight. There is a bright pink soft fur pompom pagemarker, 160 lined pages with Meow icon, fish shapes and a paw print in the corners and a matching animal print soft fur pompom on top of the pink biro with blue ink enclosed with this very special furry set.

A companion to the Puppy Hot Water Bottle code 92291 we could not resist a second soft, fleecy-warm front and snuggly furry back adorable kitten hot water bottle to keep you as snug as a bug in a rug. The pretty tabby cat photographic image is the spitting image of our Chrissie's kitty cat Pebbles. Bright white fur with rope drawstring neck and white pompoms, the fleece fabric is also bright white with the text KITTEN Cuddles and two black paw prints. 1.5 litre hot water bottle. With instructions not to overfill and to screw the stopper finger tight! CE Safety approved. An absolutely adorable gift idea.

What do Aldous Huxley and Jacqueline Kennedy have in common? Each had a personal ex libris, also known as a bookplate. These fascinating miniature artworks were commissioned by writers, artists, politicians, nobles, and everyday readers to adorn their books and signify ownership. The Ex Libris journal, illustrated with more than 60 brilliant, historic bookplates, is the perfect place for notes and musings. This lightly lined notebook features 60 full page colour vintage bookplates. Perfectly sized to toss in your bag for book group or to take to your favourite café, this journal is as appealing to the lover of ephemera and graphic design as it is to the literature lover. Bookplates featured include those of luminaries such as Jack London with a wicked wolf face, John Fowles with feathered friends, Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Greta Garbo, Bing Crosby, Harry Houdini, Jacqueline Onassis, and Edith Wharton. A tipped-on bookplate on a cloth cover and a ribbon marker complete this bibliophile's dream notebook. Ruled notebook, quality 216 pages. 6½ x 4¾".

The one and only A-Z Fart Dictionary is a hilarious, illustrated collection of fart definitions whether it's politics, poetry, karaoke, Mardi Gras, Food Network, Jane Austen, love, war, ghosts, family, sports, fashion, Shakespeare, or vegetables, there's a fart in this book for everyone. Examples include "apple fart: a fart that keeps the doctor away," "boomerang fart: a fart which has somehow returned to haunt you," and many, many more. So, readers, the next time you fart, or bear witness to one, take note of your surroundings, purpose, or social inconvenience. Label it, as in this unique volume. Featuring whimsical artwork and all wrapped up in a classy little package, a perfect gag gift and certain to be a hit with anyone who has ever laughed at the sound of breaking wind. 13 x 15.5cm, 160 pages.