Department Books

Do you long to make beautiful quilts but have such a busy life you can never find the time? Imagine creating a quilt top - maybe even your first - ...

With determination to restore the universal language of realism in the visual arts, a group of fine artists and experts banded together to celebrat...

"...if there is a crown of queen of gothic horror, Catherine Cavendish should be wearing it." - Modern Horrors You're next... Carol and Nessa are s...

I Know I Am Rude: Prince Philip on Himself, the Queen and Others

28 different characters, poses and expressions that offer a dynamic selection of manga chibi figures. Chibis are a fun subject to explore, with lar...

This delightful introduction to drawing trees completely demystifies the drawing process. It shows how images can be built up easily, from initial ...

28 different characters, poses and expressions that offer a dynamic selection of Manga-style male figures. Drawing boys is a very popular subject w...

Whilst the First World War had seen an exceptional growth in the use and production of military cartography, the global conflict that followed empl...

An expert guide to popular surface-stitching techniques, suitable for stitchers of all abilities! Drawing on work previously published in the popul...

Create unique i-cord words and shapes with this modern guide to French knitting! French knitting, also sometimes called spool knitting or i-cord kn...

Great Lives in Graphics is an innovative and exciting series which gives kids a new way to learn about men and women whose exploits and deeds have ...

Myths and legendary tales from around the world are packed with gigantic rivalries; gods, monsters and giants compete for supremacy over the land, ...

The painful, exquisite art of Mexico's favourite artist was a product of immense physical pain, and an emotional tumultuous life. The new book feat...

Mark Twain enjoyed immense public popularity during his lifetime, and was already one the best-known authors in America when, in 1895, he set out o...

Make this Christmas a watercolour wonderland with this creative guide to painting through the festive season. Learn the materials and equipment you...

Choose from 15 beautiful, contemporary Fair Isle crochet projects to make for the home in this beautiful pattern book. Author and designer Natasja ...

With the approach of WW2 the de Havilland Aerodrome at Hatfield went through a major expansion, concentrating on Mosquito production and developmen...

When David Bowie passed away on 10 January 2016, the world lost an icon. And yet, his legacy lives on. From his humble origins as a teen musician i...

If you love dragons, magic is in the air! Learn to create your own dragons in a uniquely fun style. Author Piper Thibodeau walks you through drawin...

Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printe...

Aimed at all painters, from beginners to the more experienced, this book is packed with expert advice on all aspects of acrylic painting: what to d...

Five decades of blue-jeans, down-to-earth rock 'n' roll. Five decades of poetic, authentic performances, political commentary, global tours and eve...

From the author of the bestselling The Bag Making Bible comes an outstanding collection of 12 inspiring bags for you to make at home. Lisa Lam of U...

Bicarbonate of soda is far more than a baking ingredient - it can be used in all manner of household tasks including cleaning, laundry, animal care...