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Fashion rules supreme in Korea with Seoul fast gaining its reputation as East Asia’s leading style capital.

From hanbok to hallyu, understated to experimental, and streetwear to high-end couture, Little Book of Seoul Style is a beautifully illustrated guide to the traditions, designers, subcultures and influencers that represent K-fashion on the global style stage.

Synonymous with tradition, innovation and sophistication, and revered the world over, Milan is the style capital of the world.

From Valentino to Versace, alla moda to artisan, and from Sophia Loren to Elsa Schiaparelli, Little Book of Milan Style is the beautifully illustrated guide to the quintessential craftsmanship, classic creativity and care-free confidence that define what it is to be “Made in Italy”.

A grandmother’s love is truly something special. Nurturing, warm, and often shown through naughty treats, their love fuels our childhoods and should always be cherished.

This tiny tome is the ultimate celebration of grandmothers and their love, with poignant quotes, fun facts and heartwarming reflections on the special place grandmothers have in our hearts. Whether a grandmother to one or many, it’s seen as one of the great joys in life, and this book is the ultimate way of showing our appreciation to grandmothers everywhere.

From his electrifying plays on the field to his charismatic personality off the gridiron, Travis Kelce has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of football. With over 7,000 career receiving yards and more than 60 touchdown receptions, Kelce has solidified his place among the NFL’s elite tight ends. Explore the journey of this prolific player, from his college days at the University of Cincinnati to his record-breaking seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, and uncover fascinating insights into Kelce’s work ethic, mindset, and passion for the game.

Whether you’re a die-hard Chiefs fan or simply a lover of football, this captivating collection of quotes and facts offers a compelling glimpse into the life and career of one of the NFL’s most dynamic players.

“Nobody can make fun of me better than me. I’m not going to go out there and say that I’m better than X, I’m better than Y. I think I’m the best tight end in the game. Coach Reid is always going to dial the right plays up.”

Travis has caught 19 touchdown passes in playoff games, a record for the tight end position.

In September 2022, Travis and NFL star (and brother) Jason Kelce launched their podcast New Heights. The title references the Cleveland Heights area where they grew up. The show has proven to be a huge success, reaching No. 2 overall on Apple podcasts by February.

To celebrate the earliest arrival of Christmas ever – this September, no doubt – The Little Book of Christmas Jokes is the perfect stocking filler gift for those looking to infuse their family with even more festive cheer than last year.
Stuffed with more than 175 Yuletide gems, these jolly jokes are guaranteed to make your family and friends laugh – at least once! From puns to gags, one liners to quips, knock-knocks to OTT farcical silliness of which you can’t even begin to imagine, this book – unlike the Inns of Bethlehem – welcomes everyone.

So, what better way to start the festive party than with these hilarious greatest hits of Christmas, a gift book which Santa Claus himself approved, claiming it was “Twice the amount of Christmas fun as Michael Bublé’s baubles,” in his December newsletter.

What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney?
Claus-trophobia!

What do the Elves call Santa if he forgets to wear his undercrackers?
St Nickerless

Why don’t you ever see Santa in hospital?
Because he has private elf care!

The Christmas Cracker was invented by Tom Smith, a London-based confectioner and baker, in 1840. Smith initially called them “Bangs of Expectation” before changing the name. At first, love poems were found inside, though they were replaced by hats and jokes in the 1920s.

A collection of the most inspiring and hope-filled words the Bible has to offer.
In addition to being the founding document of Christianity, the Bible has long been known to contain some of the most beautiful words ever commited to the page. Much like Shakespeare, it is hard to overstate the influence this books (or, more acurately ‘these books’) has had purely from a literary standpoint, let alone its religious significance for millions across the globe.
Countless individuals across the centuries have turned to its pages for hope in times of adversity, to look for consolation in times of grief, for hope in seemingly hopeless situations, for wisdom in uncertain times. It could be argued that these words of strength and encouragement are needed now, more than ever, as the world witnesses war once again and the threat of climate change looms, ever-present. The Little Book of Bible Verses is the perfect companion for those who find comfort in the words of scripture and wish to be encouraged by the message it brings – in good times, as well as bad.
“The Lord is my strength and my defence; he has become my salvation.” Psalm 118:14
“God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5

The Little Book of Arsenal is a hotshot collection of words of wit and wisdom by and about the managers, players and officials who have passed through the marble halls of Highbury. From Herbert Chapman to the appointment of Freddie Ljungberg as caretaker manager, via the likes of Bertie Mee, George Graham and Arsene Wenger, from one Double to another, and from Ted Drake to Charlie George, Frank McLintock, Liam Brady, Tony Adams, Dennis Bergkamp. Thierry Henry, Jack Wilshere, Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Ozil and Nicolas Pepe, here are more than 170 hot-shot quotations for the avid Gooner.
Enjoy the humour and poignancy as The Little Book of Arsenal takes you through the highs and lows of the club’s fortunes on the pitch and savour some great moments. As England Rugby International and broadcaster Stuart Barnes says: ‘I did not have a choice, but I am so glad I was born an Arsenal supporter.’

The greatest movies endure for many reasons: they give us comfort, laughter, drama and suspense. They thrill us with their powerful storytelling and bring us fabulous characters that linger on in the imagination. And then, of course, they showcase the astonishing skill of the moviemaker.

The Little Book About Movies is a celebration of filmmaking and the power of cinema to challenge, inspire and change us. Inside you’ll find fabulous quotes from some of the world’s best filmmakers and actors, as well as stirring lines from some of the finest movies ever made. Whether you’re hoping to revisit some of cinema’s greatest moments or looking for fresh viewing inspiration, this little volume is the perfect treat for any movie lover.

SAMPLE QUOTES:

‘Hollywood is great. I also think it’s stupid and small-minded and shortsighted’ – David Fincher

‘When I went to Hollywood, I had to work out in a gym. The idea was that I should look like Daniel Craig, though they hadn’t even heard of him at that point’ – Roger Moore

‘Acting is about acting, not about being a movie star’ – Christian Bale

‘Adding sound to movies would be like putting lipstick on the Venus de Milo’ – Mary Pickford

The writer who changed America’s literary landscape.

One of the great novelists of the 20th century, Ernest Hemingway’s spare, precise prose captivated critics and readers alike, while his swaggering personality made him a star beyond the literary scene. The author’s world was full of daring and danger: he drove an ambulance during the First World War, had a love of bullfighting and boxing, and rushed to see action in the Spanish Civil War. His travels and adventures fuelled his art, while his troubled and often chaotic life was central to his creativity. Packed full of insightful quotes and fascinating facts about Hemingway’s life and work, this little book creates an intriguing portrait of the complex man behind the writer.

Sample Quotes:
‘But man is not made for defeat… A man can be destroyed but not defeated.’ – The Old Man and The Sea, 1952

‘Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.’ – Hemingway, in a personal letter to the publisher, Charles Scribner IV

‘But life isn’t hard to manage when you’ve nothing to lose.’ – A Farwell to Arms, 1929

Sample Facts:
While serving as an ambulance driver during the First World War, Hemingway was badly wounded by mortar fire. He managed to help an Italian soldier reach safety, an action that earned him an Italian Silver Medal of Valour.

Hemingway was an avid hunter and fisherman. His zeal for both pursuits worked their way into his fiction, such as the prize-winning novel The Old Man and the Sea and the acclaimed short story ‘The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber’.

When Frenchmen Charles Blondin became the first daredevil to tightrope walk across Niagara Falls in June 1859, he opened the doors of imagination for all sorts of human ingenuity (and stupidity) for which the Falls became famous for more than a century. Since that day, Niagara Falls has become ingrained in the fabric of America’s soul, an icon of its all-natural beauty and, for a long time, its most famous spiritual and tourist hotspot, cherished for weddings, boat rides and 8 million visitors mesmerized by the mighty crash of nature’s tonic.

The Little Book of Niagara Falls is full of all the waterfall-fun you can think of – stats, jokes, quotes, notes, stories, icons, and origins – a tiny tome for your home, maybe even a bedside companion, to inspire your next quest to America’s northeast. Who knows? You may even take a barrel with you – and go for ride over the side!

‘My blood shudders still, although I am no coward, at the grandeur of the Creator’s power; and I gazed motionless on this new display of the irresistible force of one of His elements.’
John James Audubon

The name Niagara originates from the indigenous peoples, the Iroquoian, nearby settlement called Onguiaahra – pronounced ‘Niagara’ – meaning ‘point of land cut in two’.

A mile deep. 277-miles long. 18 miles wide. The Grand Canyon isn’t just spectacular in terms of its size, scale and iconic stature – though it is MASSIVE – its also huge in terms of its popularity, remaining in the U.S.’s Top Five all-natural tourist hotspots. Located in Arizona, the Canyon was carved by the Colorado River 70 million years ago. Today, it’s the whole world’s most famous hole, where the view up is as impressive, and frightening, as the view looking down.

The Little Book of the Grand Canyon condenses the beauty of this behemoth into the palm of your hand, squeezing it down to its essential facts, stats, quotes, notes, icons and origins, a compact compendium of canyon-based grandiosity. Put simply, it’s everything you need to know before you go.

‘The wonders of the Grand Canyon cannot be adequately represented in symbols of speech, nor by speech itself.’
John Wesley Powell

‘You can’t say you’re going to jump the Grand Canyon and then jump some other canyon.’
Evel Knievel