This book explores various techniques, sources of inspiration, and creative processes that bring to life the unique visual expressions of portrait illustration. From detailed realism to expressive abstraction, each approach offers an opportunity to capture the essence of an individual in a unique way. The use of different mediums provides artists with a wide range of tools to bring their portraits to life. Inspiration can come from various sources, and the creative process is an exciting journey that allows artists to explore the beauty and complexity of the human form.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 01-04-2024

Where are the friends? Are they hiding in Monica's apartment? Drinking coffee at Central Perk? Maybe at the beach house? Find all your favorite friends in fifteen unique settings-plus additional items and accessories-within this original and officially licensed search-and-find activity book. Search for the beloved cast of Friends in more than a dozen fun scenes within this original officially licensed search-and-find activity book inspired by the most iconic settings from the show, including Central Perk, all the friends' apartments, Estelle's office, Joey's TV studio set, and more. This book also invites you to look for additional items and accessories within each illustration. Can you spot Ross's keyboards? The Mac and C.H.E.E.S.E. robot? Or Marcel the monkey? Good luck!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 48

Dimensions: 241 x 292 mm

Publication Date: 01-04-2024

Banish boring bathroom visits for good with this cheeky sudoku puzzle book from the bestselling author of 52 Things to Do While You Poo What better way to pass the time during your next visit to the smallest room than with a collection of sudokus to do while you poo. Whether you're a curious beginner or a master of the grid, these conundrums will suit anyone who likes to take the focus away from the task in hand and will keep you puzzling for hours. Within these pages you will find: - Over 50 creative puzzles to help you while away your time on the throne - Puzzles of varying difficulty level, from easy-breezy to a-bit-of-a-strain - Grids that can be solved not only with digits but with letters, words and even pictures! With this little book, train your brain while you perch on the porcelain and your time in the bathroom will never be wasted again.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 146 x 146 mm

Publication Date: 11-04-2024

Do you ever feel seriously bored? This awesome activity book for puzzle-solving adults is here to inject some fun into your day! When the weather's miserable, there's nothing good on TV and you've already spent the last two hours scrolling through the entirety of your social media feed, you need another way to entertain yourself. Luckily, this fun-filled puzzle book is packed with amusing activities and tremendous trivia designed to cure any case of boredom, whether mild, moderate or severe. This book contains a whole host of activities, including crosswords, mazes, word searches, dot-to-dots, spot-the-differences and much more. And for the quiz lovers, there's also plenty of fascinating trivia to boost your general knowledge and impress your friends. So make yourself a hot drink and share a night in with Bored As F*ck Puzzle Book for a jam-packed session of quizzing and puzzle-solving. With this book's entertaining and eclectic mix of games and puzzles, you'll never again suffer another tedious afternoon of twiddling your thumbs.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 125 x 175 mm

Publication Date: 09-04-2024

Enter the enchanting world of plants and discover the captivating power they hold. Unlock the secrets of ancient wisdom and explore the transformative energies of nature in this captivating guide. Step into the enchanting world of herbal recipes, remedies and rituals with this spellbinding guide to the magical power of plants Including a variety of crafts, spells and rituals, this treasury of herb profiles is the perfect introduction to harnessing the infinite natural energies at your disposal. Complete with spells for every day and occasion - from cleansing and healing to divination and prosperity - within these pages you will also discover: - The ancient relationship between herbalism and witchcraft - The benefits of inviting herbal magic into your life, including reflection, self-care and self-discovery - How to incorporate herbs into your practice to enhance your spell experience - How to forage or grow herbs like the apothecaries and herbalists of the past Conjure your inner power and enrich your life with a little herbal magic. Whether you are drawn to blends and brews or elixirs and potions, the unique natural powers of these bewitching ingredients are ready and waiting for you.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 120 x 159 mm

Publication Date: 09-04-2024

Raise your vibration and attract positive experiences into your life with this beginner's guide to harnessing the energy of the universe Everything, including you, is made up of vibrational energy. By tuning into a higher frequency and raising your own vibration, you can start leading a happier, more purposeful life. This pocket-sized book will be your go-to guide to unlocking the positive energy that surrounds us all the time. You will discover how cosmic energy affects your life and the role it plays in maintaining your overall health and happiness, as well as learn how to raise your own vibration. Inside this book you will find: An overview of cosmic energy and the vibrations of the universe An exploration of the relationship between cosmic energy and chakras Advice on how to practise healing techniques, such as reiki, crystals, meditation and aura cleansing Tips on how to begin manifesting your best life And much more! It's time to start tapping into the awesome power of the universe.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 105 x 148 mm

Publication Date: 01-07-2024

A calm mind comes from knowing how you handle your emotions. At its fullest expression, deep inner peace is a response to life - a compassionate, rooted awareness - that is independent of external circumstances. Like the ocean depths, inner peace is expansive and stable. With practice, you can learn to quickly leave the choppy, wild waves at the surface and dive into the calm deep. You can learn to fill your days with the unflappable experience of peace. With beautiful illustrations, and easy exercises, this pocket-sized guide is the perfect book to help you quiet your mind and foster awareness. Inner peace can help you: - Reduce your experience of anxiety, anger, and resentment. - Experience deeper degrees of contentment and calm - Have an awareness that peace is available in the present moment - Experience life with more flow and less resistance - Express more spontaneous gratitude

Bind: hardback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 114 x 152 mm

Publication Date: 11-04-2024

Mindfulness is being aware of or bringing attention to the present, deliberately and without judging the experience. By reconnecting with these simple moments in life, by truly living moment by moment, it is possible to rediscover a sense of peace and enjoyment. We may, at least sometimes, feel once again truly enchanted with life. Featuring beautiful illustrations and 5- and 10-minute practices, this little book will help you reconnect with life and experience more self-compassion. You will find that practicing mindfulness helps you: - Experience increased levels of calm and relaxation - Gain self-confidence and self-acceptance - Enjoy higher levels of energy - Practice more self-compassion and compassion for others

Bind: hardback

Pages: 96

Dimensions: 114 x 152 mm

Publication Date: 07-04-2024

The definitive collection of pasta recipes featuring this most iconic and popular Italian ingredient from the experts at the prestigious Silver Spoon Kitchen Pasta is the perfect food. Low cost, healthy, and tasty, its versatility makes it a regular feature on home dining tables as well as on the most sophisticated of restaurant menus, either dressed with just one or two ingredients, or with more elaborate sauces. Showcasing 46 different pasta types in more than 300 – recipes from classics such as Penne Arrabbiata and Spaghetti Carbonara, to more ambitious dishes such as Soufflé of Capellini and Linguine with Lobster – this is the ultimate guide to cooking pasta the Italian way. Organised by pasta type, it also includes easy-to-follow instructions for making your own fresh pasta, sections on dried and fresh, long and short, cut and filled pasta, and entries on the Italian origins of many ingredients. The Silver Spoon is known throughout the world as the authoritative voice on Italian cuisine and the leading Italian culinary resource – this book is the perfect guide to the most Italian of ingredients.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 288

Dimensions: 189 x 277 mm

Publication Date: 01-02-2024

A stunning collection of the very best French recipes from the foremost authority on home-cooking in France Celebrated food writer Ginette Mathiot, author of Je sais cuisiner (the best-selling home-cooking book in France for over 90 years), taught three generations of French families how to cook. In this elegant cloth-covered new collection of tried-and-tested accessible recipes, complete with two ribbon markers, more than 170 of the finest French dishes have been selected from her works, such as the iconic Onion Soup Gratin, Dauphinois Potatoes, as well as regional dishes including Beef bourguignon from Bourgogne and Ratatouille from Provence, and iconic staples such as Vol-au-vent, Eggs in meurette sauce, Vichy carrots, Stuffed oysters, Crème brûlée, Pears in wine, and Tarte Tatin. With gorgeous, newly commissioned photography, an introduction by food writer Keda Black, and a fascinating foreword by the adopted Parisian pastry chef, cook, and writer, David Lebovitz, Classic French Recipes is the ultimate guide for all home cooks on how to prepare the most authentic and delicious French cuisine the French way.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 360

Dimensions: 217 x 297 mm

Publication Date: 04-04-2024