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The iconic dress that has stood the test of time.

Contemporary yet classic, the little black dress never goes out of style. Popularized by Coco Chanel in the 1920s, the style freed women from the corset and became the epitome of liberation. Dubbed the ‘Ford of fashion’ by American Vogue, it was simple, stylish and affordable – ‘the frock that all the world will wear’.

Tracing the fascinating evolution of the LBD, from Audrey Hepburn’s sleek Givenchy sheath in Breakfast at Tiffany’s or Princess Diana’s rebellious ‘revenge dress’ right through to the mesh detailing and body-sculpting shapes of recent years, this little book is a celebration of one of fashion’s most iconic garments.

‘One is never under dressed or over dressed with a little black dress.’
Karl Lagerfield

‘A little black dress is something to rely on. To fill you with confidence and ease. To have an attitude that is pure and effortless, yet sexy and classy.’
Stella McCartney

‘The little black dress must be luxurious, rich, sensual, diaphanous, exotic, severe, lush, demure, demanding, frivolous, amusing, and it must linger in memory, but above all, it must be simple and little and black.’
Carolina Herrera

Can you lift a glass filled with drink off a table using just a playing card? Or balance 13 dominoes on a single domino? Or drink a beer quicker than your friends every time? THE LITTLE BOOK OF BAR BETS is a fun and humorous gift book that will appeal not only to fans of hit BBC series The Real Hustle, but to anyone anywhere in the world who likes pub games. Bets include: PURSE SNATCH: Using no hands, get a coin from between your teeth into a purse on your head. Impossible? MAGIC MATCH: Can you move the match behind the glass without touching it? THE INDESTRUCTIBLE BALLOON: Who can hold a balloon over a flame the longest before it bursts?

Make love, not war.

At the heart of the 1960s was a desire for change, a yearning for a new way of living and a rejection of the old order. From the civil rights movement or the Vietnam War to the Apollo moon landings or the launch of the birth control pill, and from the Beatles to the Beat Generation, it was a period of revolutionary change.

Packed full of fabulous facts and quotes – from civil rights leaders and counterculture icons to writers, artists and musicians – this little book captures the key events, icons and ideas that defined this tumultuous decade.

“A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.”
John F. Kennedy, 1963

“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”
Martin Luther King, 1964

“We don’t like their sound. Groups of guitars are on the way out.”
Decca executive, after turning down the Beatles, 1962

The yellow smiley face was born in 1963 when American graphic designer Harvey Ball was approached by State Mutual Life Assurance Company to create a morale booster for employees.

In 1967, South African surgeon Christiaan Barnard performed the world’s first human heart transplant.

In 1969, Woodstock – one of the most famous music festivals of all time – took place. More than 400,000 people attended the three days of peace and music.

“The era that taste forgot…”

Famous for glam rock, flares and platform shoes, the 1970s also saw the emergence of new ideas, movements and trends that continue to influence our world today. From the Watergate Scandal to the growing feminist and LGBTQ+ movements, the rise of punk and disco, and the release of groundbreaking movies such as Star Wars and Jaws, it was a period marked by brave fashion and innovation, social change and cultural shifts.

Packed full of fabulous facts alongside fascinating quotes from the era’s movers and shakers, this little book explores the key events, ideas and style that defined this pivotal decade.

“I don’t think there will be a woman prime minister in my lifetime.”
Margaret Thatcher, 1973.

“If a bullet should enter my brain, let that bullet destroy every closet door.”
Harvey Milk, a prominent LGBTQ+ rights campaigner who was assassinated in 1978.

The iconic Twin Towers – standing 415 metres feet in high and at the time the tallest buildings in the world – were added to the New York skyline in 1973.

The “Thrilla in Manila” – perhaps the most famous boxing match of all time in 1975 between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.

In April 1976, college dropouts Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak – or “the two Steves” – formed Apple Computer, Inc.

The era that inspired Stranger Things…

The 1980s were marked by the rise of conservative politics, the outbreak of the AIDS epidemic and, at the decade’s close, the crumbling of the Berlin Wall – an event that heralded the start of a new age in global politics. Culturally, there was an explosion of creativity while material wealth and consumerism were on the rise. Icons such as Madonna and Michael Jackson dominated the music charts, groundbreaking films like E.T. captured hearts and the rise of cable television led to an abundance of entertainment options.

Packed full of fabulous facts and fascinating quotes, this little book explores the key events, icons and ideas that defined the coolest of decades.

“Mr Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
Ronald Reagan, 1987

“I am not less life-loving than you are. But I cannot sell my birthright, nor am I prepared to sell the birthright of the people to be free.”
Nelson Mandela, 1985

“I stand for freedom of expression, doing what you believe in and going after your dreams.”
Madonna

On 8 December 1980, ex-Beatle John Lennon was shot dead.

MTV, Music Television launched on 1 August 1981.

In 1983, the Motorola DynaTac 8000X – affectionately known as “the Brick” – was launched. It could store 30 numbers.

A unique perspective on war and its impact.

Poets have written about the experience of war since ancient times, but the young soldier poets of the First World War established war poetry as a literary genre. Leaving an indelible mark on literature, their poems offered a powerful insight into the human experience of conflict.

This book explores the work of some of the most influential poets of the period – many of whom lost their lives in battle – including Wilfred Owen and Rupert Brooke, as well as lesser-known poets such as Australian Leon Gellert and Canadian John McCrae. Through their words, readers are transported to the trenches and battlefields of the First World War, and can glimpse the horror, trauma, and loss experienced by soldiers and civilians alike.

Packed full of intriguing background information and including moving quotes from letters, poems and other sources, this book is a testament to the power of language to capture and convey the most profound of human experiences.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
From the poem In Flanders Fields, by Canadian poet John McRae who wrote it after presiding over the funeral of his friend who was killed during the Battle of Ypres in May 1915.

Welcome to Wrexham!


Everyone in the world is talking about Wrexham AFC – the Red Dragons are on fire. In 2023, the team achieved their fairy-tale dream of promotion after 15 agonising years of languishing at the very bottom of the lowest league. They did it, in part, thanks to two Hollywood superstars, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who purchased the club in 2020, and promptly took the team on a superhero-inspired adventure back to the top of the turf.

This provincial Welsh football club has now been catapulted onto the world’s stage, thanks to the hit Disney+ documentary that followed the celebrities’ acquisition, the mega-watt signings, and the dramatic twists and turns that felt straight out of a Hollywood script.

“I love every second of hating it. Wrexham AFC is the greatest drug on earth.”
Ryan Reynolds

Founded in 1864, the same year Abraham Lincoln was re-elected as president amidst America’s Civil War, Wrexham is the oldest football club in Wales.

‘The greatest writer of his time.’ (George Orwell)

The author of 20 much-loved novels and novellas, Charles Dickens combined humour and pathos to explore Victorian society in all its shades. Widely praised for his rich narratives and larger-than-life characters, he was not only a celebrity author but also an admired social reformer. Moving from the refined drawing rooms of the upper classes to the horrors of the workhouse or the filthy back streets of London, Dickens’ writings shone a light on the harsh inequalities of the times.

The Little Book of Charles Dickens showcases wonderful quotes from the author’s writings, alongside fascinating facts about his life and achievements. By turns witty, comic, insightful and wise, this delightful volume is a fitting tribute to a literary giant.

SAMPLE QUOTE:
‘It is said that the children of the very poor are not brought up, but dragged up.’ Bleak House

SAMPLE FACT:
When Dickens was 12 years old, his father was sent to a debtor’s prison. Forced to become the family’s main breadwinner, the young Dickens worked at Warren’s Blacking Factory, where he was paid a pittance for pasting labels onto bottles of shoe polish.

The Life Book of Life Hacks brings you the hottest tips, the cheekiest tricks and the best shortcuts from across the internet. Are you ready to live an easier, more efficient life?

Life hacks aren’t just about saving time; they’re about transforming the way you navigate through every part of your world. From decluttering your living space to mastering the productivity secrets of CEOs, from saving money to revolutionizing your wardrobe, The Little Book of Life Hacks is a treasure trove of everyday wisdom.

With our carefully curated collection of top-tier life hacks, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. So, are you ready to embark on a journey to streamline your home, travel, wardrobe, finances, kitchen and work life with just a few simple steps?

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