A New Scientist Gift Pick 2017 From luminous squid to invisible plankton, from sandy shorelines to the bone-crushing pressure of the deep, marine conservationist Tom ” The Blowfish” Hird takes us on an incredible journey revealing what lurks beneath the waves. A treasure chest of fascinating facts, full-colour photos & vintage line drawings, Blowfish`s Oceanopedia is a stunningly beautiful guide to all we know about our oceans & the weird & wonderful creatures that inhabit them. ...

Come on an unexpected journey with a fearless blue penguin in the most captivating picture book debut of the year! Meet Penguin Blue! It`s a windy day, & he has a brand new kite
- but where`s he going on this maiden flight? Penguin Blue & his friends go on a gloriously illustrated adventure full of good ideas, homesickness & the perils of kites, from the sparkling new talent Rob Biddulph.
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Come on an unexpected journey with a fearless blue penguin in the most captivating picture book debut of the year! Meet Penguin Blue! It`s a windy day, & he has a brand new kite
- but where`s he going on this maiden flight? Penguin Blue & his friends go on a gloriously illustrated adventure full of good ideas, homesickness & the perils of kites, from the sparkling new talent Rob Biddulph.
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Come on an unexpected journey with the fearless Penguin Blue! The bestselling winner of the Waterstones Children`s Book Prize, now as a board book. Meet Penguin Blue in this Waterstones Children`s Book Prize winning tale, now in board book format, so younger readers can join the ride! It`s a windy day, & he has a brand new kite
- but where`s he going on this maiden flight? Penguin Blue & his friends go on a gloriously illustrated adventure full of good ideas, homesickness & the perils of kites, from the sparkling talent of Rob Biddulph.
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Bloxwich in 1902 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers much of Bloxwich, north of Walsall, & also

Includes:: Little Bloxwich & Wallington Heath. Features include Elmore Green (at foot of map), Highfield House, section of railway (but no station), section of Wyrley & Essington Canal, Wallington House, Bloxwich Park, brewery, cemetery, old coal shafts, Baytree House, The Hills, Selmans Hill Farm, etc. A Bloxwich Directory from the Walsall Red Book is on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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Map No. 32, Bludenz
- Schruns
- Klostertal, printed on sturdy, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper in a series of hiking

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Map No. 32, Bludenz
- Schruns
- Klostertal, in a series of hiking maps from Kompass providing extensive coverage of Austria

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Fine artists are paired with early learning concepts in this groundbreaking series for the toddler set. Henri Matisse`s abstract cut-outs are used to teach colours in this polished read-aloud board book. Blue & Other colours takes children through Matisse`s colour palette, one artwork per page, beginning with blue & returning to it as a familiar refrain throughout. The variance of shapes, depth, & scale will keep readers engaged, while the text enriches the reading experience with relatable & humorous commentary. Readers will not only learn their colours, but also grow familiar with fine art in this relevant & relatable first title in this series of concept books featuring the most innovative & influential artists.

Includes:: a read-aloud ”about the artist” at the end. Created for ages 1-3 years

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Lovely cushion with a cover taken from London Transport’s poster promoting the delights of the capital’s green spaces, part a sophisticated & decorative collection by We Love Cushions designed to bring life & style to any room setting. The cover, printed using archival inks to get the brightest finish possible, with a super soft cotton linen mix, & comes complete with the cushion pad washable at 30º. To see other cushion designs in this series please lick on the series link. ...

`superb. The most stunning memoir ever written about the cop world`
- Joseph Wambaugh. ` Beautiful & inspiring,
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