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Welcome to our new season.

We’re thrilled to present our January to June 2015 list, packed as ever with books to inspire and entertain. From travel narratives to memoirs, health guides to parenting survival handbooks, and perfect gift books to laugh-out-loud humour titles, we really do have something for everyone.

Our stationery imprint Huck & Pucker offers a stunning new journal from Dom & Ink, Map My Style: My Fashion Life in Doodles, while our new health and well-being imprint Vie launches with ten stand-out titles.

We hope you enjoy our new catalogue and want to say THANK YOU to all our booksellers and journalists, agents and reps for your continued support.

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Eat, Sleep, CycleA Bike Ride Around the Coast of Britain

Anna Hughes

ISBN: 978 1 84953 687 5£8.99 198x129mm320pp PaperbackMarch 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

I have always loved riding my bike; having the freedom to go where I choose, at my own pace… the physical pleasure and satisfaction of a hard day’s ride, the fresh air, the workout, the fact that it’s free. The bike has always been how I get to places. I wanted to see how far I could get.

For Anna, a cycling enthusiast, the decision to ride 4,000 miles solo around the coast of the UK wasn’t that hard. But after epic highs, incredible lows, unforgettable scenery and unpronounceable place names, her simple idea turns into a compelling journey of self-discovery, and an eye-opening insight into what makes the island where she lives so special.

Anna Hughes is a freelance cycling instructor, living and working in London. When she’s not riding her bike she is busy writing articles for magazines, including Women’s Cycling, and giving talks about her cycling exploits.

Key Selling Points:• Anna is one of the first women in the UK to have completed the round-coast

ride solo.

• The author has a strong public platform from which to promote the book both on and offline and has contacts at the national cycling organisation Sustrans. Anna also speaks about her cycling adventures at travel events and schools.


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Wild NightsAdventures of Britain’s Most Extreme Camper

Phoebe Smith

ISBN: 978 1 84953 699 8£8.99 198x129mm320pp PaperbackMay 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

It’s not until we push ourselves past our perceived limits, till we feel so cold and so tired that we feel we can’t go on any further, that we discover what we are truly capable of…

Britain’s most famous wild camper and best-selling author of Extreme Sleeps, Phoebe Smith, is back. Determined to discover what defines a truly ‘extreme’ night out, and see if she has the guts to do it, she heads to the extremities of the country.

From battling whiteouts in Wales to attempting to make camp in gale-force winds on Britain’s highest mountain, Phoebe takes us on a series of inspirational expeditions into the wilderness as she quests to find the ultimate pitch.

Travel editor, writer and author Phoebe Smith’s love of dramatic landscapes and wild places has taken her on adventures all around the world. She is editor of Wanderlust, the UK’s best adventure travel magazine, and has written extensively in a range of magazines and newspapers in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. She is based in Windsor, UK.

Key Selling Points:• The sequel to the successful Extreme Sleeps (ISBN: 978 1 84953 393 5).

• Camping has recently increased in popularity, with one in three people taking camping trips in the last three years.


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Picnic in ProvenceA Tale of Love in France, with Recipes

Elizabeth Bard

ISBN: 978 1 84953 700 1£8.99198x129mm320ppPaperbackMay 2015Sales Territories: UK, ROI and Commonwealth excluding Canada and ANZ

What if you went on a picnic in Provence… and never came back?

When Elizabeth Bard followed a handsome Frenchman up the spiral staircase to a love nest in the heart of Paris, they thought they had found their perfect home. But life had other ideas. On a last romantic jaunt before the birth of their first child, Elizabeth and Gwendal decide to move to the French countryside; a land of blue skies, lavender fields and peaches that taste like sunshine.

Part memoir, part chocolate-smudged family cookbook, Picnic in Provence reminds us that life, in and out of the kitchen, is a rendezvous with the unexpected.

Elizabeth Bard is an American journalist and author based in Provence, France. Her first book, Lunch in Paris: A Love Story with Recipes has been a New York Times and international bestseller and the recipient of the 2010 Gourmand World Cookbook Award for Best First Cookbook (USA).

Key Selling Points:• Follow-up to the hugely successful Lunch in Paris (ISBN: 978 1 84953 154 2)

which has sold more than 200,000 copies worldwide.

• Elizabeth’s wonderful recipes bring Provençal cuisine to your dinner table.

• Elizabeth has a dedicated following on social media, with 5,000 followers on Facebook and hundreds of loyal fans of her blog. www.elizabethbard.com


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The Trial of Maximo BongaMisfits and Misadventures in the Philippines

John Harris

ISBN: 978 1 84953 723 0£8.99198x129mm352ppPaperbackJune 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

Based on a true story.

On a remote Philippines beach, a young woman’s body is found. The corrupt local police think they have found the perfect fall guy in Maximo Bonga – cantankerous World War Two veteran and owner of the weirdest guesthouse in town.

But unbeknownst to them, an unlikely friendship has been forged between Maximo and John, one of the boarders of Maximo’s guest-house-cum-boot-camp, where an old machine gun and camouflaged mantraps stand guard and a tyrannical rooster terrorises the guests. Along with a rag-tag bunch of misfits, John sets out to defend the old soldier in a kangaroo court set up at the local cockpit, in a skewed paradise like no other.

John Harris left his job at 18 to travel and work around the world. His trip round South-East Asia formed the background for his bestselling first book, The Backpacker. John is currently based in Vietnam.

Key Selling Points:• Follow-up to the widely acclaimed The Backpacker (ISBN: 978 1 84024 771 8)

which has sold over 30,000 copies and has become the ultimate travelling companion for anyone who loves adventure.

• Based on a true story, with hints of Irvine Welsh, John Niven and Chuck Palahniuk, this will appeal to fans of The Beach and Into the Wild.


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ISBN: 978 1 84953 610 3£8.99198x129mm320ppPaperbackFebruary 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

Being truly happy and successful can feel like something of a contradiction. We’re supposed to be independent, confident and strong, but we also face relentless pressures to look young, slim and attractive. Could it be time for us to face our insecurities and accept our imperfections, to respect ourselves no matter what, and learn to love the skin we’re in? Do we have the guts to let go and be happy?

Emma Woolf is co-presenter of Channel 4’s Supersize vs. Superskinny, and has appeared on BBC2’s Newsnight, BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and Saturday Review. She is also a successful journalist and has been nominated for numerous awards, including the MIND Media Journalist of the Year.

Key Selling Points:• The follow up to Emma’s other books, An Apple a Day (ISBN: 978 1 84953

249 5), which was shortlisted for the Beat Award for Recovery Inspiration, and The Ministry of Thin (ISBN: 978 1 84953 412 3).

• Emma has received thousands of messages from readers who say, ‘I feel this way too.’

• Will appeal to anyone who faces the everyday dilemmas of balancing work, relationships and family and anyone who has ever wished they were thinner, younger or more attractive… i.e. all of us!

Letting GoHow You Can Heal Your Hurt, Love YourBody and Transform Your Life

Emma Woolf


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TricuriousSurviving the Deep End, Getting into Gearand Racing to Triathlon Success

Laura Fountain and Katie King

ISBN: 978 1 84953 714 8£8.99198x129mm320ppPaperbackMarch 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

Laura was a self-certified couch potato. Until six years ago she couldn’t run for more than a few minutes at a time. Since then she has completed eight marathons and is now a committed triathlete. But Laura couldn’t have achieved what she has without her mentor and friend Katie, a life-long runner, fair-weather cyclist and born-again swimmer. Their triathlon journey gave them the opportunity to break boundaries while forging a life-long friendship.

Tricurious tells Laura’s and Katie’s story, with anecdotes and advice about the trials and tribulations of preparing for a triathlon. This inspiring book will leave you hungry to experience the joy (and pain) of swim, bike, run.

Laura Fountain is a journalist and writes a regular column for Running Fitness magazine. Her first book, The Lazy Runner (Pitch Publishing, 2012), was based on her blog www.lazygirlrunning.com which attracts more than 25,000 page views a month.

Katie King works in education and indulges in a love of sport and writing outside the classroom. She writes the popular blog, www.cakeofgoodhope.com.

Key Selling Points:• Triathlon has become one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, with over

500 registered triathlon clubs in Britain.

• Forty-one per cent of triathletes are women. This book is targeted at a female audience and aims to fill the current gap in the triathlon book market.


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Running in the DarkHow Two Men Transformed Tragedy into the Greatest Race of Their Lives

Chris Spriggs


How do people come together when tragedy tries to tear them apart?

When 39-time marathon runner Andrew Spriggs was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, he knew his running days were over. But when he received a surprise email from his nephew Chris, he didn’t know what it would lead to or how it would re-unite them as runners in a race against time.

Running in the Dark is an astonishing story that will make you laugh and weep. Not only a journey of endurance, but one of personal discoveries and unforgettable encounters, rich with insights and inspiration.

Chris Spriggs is a runner, writer and coach. He is founding director of the mentoring charity Lifespace Trust and a coach at NowShowUp.com. He lives just outside Stratford-upon-Avon with his triathlete wife and three children. Chris has spoken on local and national radio and written for a number of national publications, including Men’s Running and Youthwork. @ThinkSmileRun www.thinksmilerun.blogspot.com

Key Selling Points:• Covering themes of love, loss and coping with bereavement, as well as

running, this book includes practical advice on mindfulness and other coping strategies useful for everyday life in good times and bad.

• Will appeal to fans of Mitch Albom’s Tuesdays with Morrie and Haruki Murakami’s What I Talk About When I Talk About Running.


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The Gardener’s YearA Month-by-Month Guide to Making YourGarden Grow

Pippa Greenwood

ISBN: 978 1 84953 658 5£9.99182x116mm128ppHardbackJune 2014Rights and Sales Territories: World

This beautifully illustrated guide contains specific month-by-month ‘to do’ lists for ornamental gardens, edible crops and general maintenance, as well as tips on things to look out for, such as pests and how to eliminate them. With diary pages for making your own notes each month, this pocket-sized calendar is a must-have whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out.

Pippa Greenwood is a regular panellist on Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time, has written a number of award-winning books and contributes to BBC Gardeners’ World magazine. She is based in Liss, Hampshire.

Key Selling Points:• This is a re-issue of The Gardener’s Calendar (ISBN: 978 1 84953 234 1)

which has sold 6,000 copies.

• Taps into widespread current interest in ‘growing your own’.

• Previous titles by Pippa have sold in excess of one and a quarter million copies.

‘a charmingly illustrated reference guide… this pocket-sized book is a must have.’GARDEN NEWS

‘This is a terrific little guide to keep in the pocket of your gardening jacket… A great guide for new and experienced gardeners alike.’

THE GOOD BOOK GUIDE


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The Joy of RetirementFor Those Who Live Life to the Full

Ted Heybridge

ISBN: 978 1 84953 661 5£9.99182x116mm160ppHardbackJanuary 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

‘Don’t simply retire from something; have something to retire to.’Harry Emerson Fosdick

This miscellany, packed with useful information, practical advice and inspiring ideas from holidays to hobbies, gardening to grandparenting, is perfect for anyone who has retired and wants to make the most of their newfound life of leisure.

Key Selling Point:• Some of the other books in this series, which has sold 13,000 copies:

The Joy of Cricket (ISBN: 978 1 84953 599 1)The Joy of Cycling (ISBN: 978 1 84953 457 4)The Joy of Gardening (ISBN: 978 1 84953 552 6) The Joy of Walking (ISBN: 978 1 84953 553 3)


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The Joy of Birdwatching For Those Who Love Seeing Birds in the Wild

Alan Davies and Ruth Miller

ISBN: 978 1 84953 670 7£9.99182x116mm160ppHardbackFebruary 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

‘I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very frankly give them fruit for their songs.’ Joseph Addison

This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, handy hints and captivating stories and quotes from the world of birds, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy of birding.

Alan Davies has over 30 years’ bird-finding experience and, in 2008, along with Ruth Miller, completed a world record-breaking attempt to see more bird species in a single year than ever achieved before. The Biggest Twitch: Around the World in 4,000 Birds, detailing the expedition, was published in 2010.


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The Joy of CampingFor Those Who Love the Great Outdoors

Phoebe Smith

ISBN: 978 1 84953 698 1£9.99182x116mm160ppHardbackApril 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

‘In wilderness I sense the miracle of life.’ Charles A. Lindbergh

This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with tips for choosing your equipment, cooking on a stove, handling bad weather, finding a campsite and more, and with facts and stories from the world of camping, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy and adventure of pitching their tent under an open sky.

Phoebe Smith is editor of Wanderlust, the UK’s best-loved adventure travel magazine. She also writes for The Guardian, Trail, Backpacker (USA), Country Walking, and Australia and New Zealand magazine and has appeared on the BBC talking about camping.

Key Selling Points:• Taps into the popular trends of glamping and wild camping, as well as the

traditional form.

• By the author of Extreme Sleeps (ISBN: 978 1 84953 393 5) and Wild Nights (ISBN: 978 1 84953 699 8).


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The Joy of DanceFor Those Who Have Rhythm in Their Feet

Suzanne Barr

ISBN: 978 1 84953 637 0£9.99182x116mm160ppHardbackMay 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

‘Dance is the hidden language of the soul.’ Martha Graham

This pocket-sized miscellany, packed with fascinating facts, captivating stories and inspiring quotes from the world of dance, is perfect for anyone who knows the incomparable joy and freedom of slipping on your dance shoes and expressing yourself through movement to music.

Key Selling Point:• Dance is the fastest growing art form, encouraged by TV programmes such

as Strictly Come Dancing, which is watched by 10.5 million viewers, Big Ballet and So You Think You Can Dance. Over 13 per cent of the UK population now attend dance performances and 10 per cent partake in dance lessons.


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The Joy of CinemaFor Those Who Love the Silver Screen

Graham Tarrant

ISBN: 978 1 84953 720 9£9.99 182x116mm 160ppHardbackJune 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

‘No art passes our conscience in the way film does, and goes directly to our feelings.’ Ingmar Bergman

This miscellany, packed with fascinating film history, a treasury of trivia and in-depth exploration of the genres, blockbusters and stars of the movie world, is perfect for any film buff who loves the storytelling magic of the silver screen.

Graham Tarrant has been addicted to cinema from an early age. He is the author of some 30 books on a variety of subjects.

Key Selling Point:• Cinema is an enduringly popular form of entertainment in the UK, with

around 150 million annual admissions.


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Golfing WitQuips and Quotes for the Golf-Obsessed

Aubrey Malone

ISBN: 978 1 84953 662 2£9.99182x116mm192ppHardbackLine illustrationsJanuary 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

‘A golf ball will always travel furthest when hit in the wrong direction.’Henry Beard

With hundreds of funny one-liners that’ll have you and your caddy chuckling down the fairway, this is the perfect companion for the golf-obsessed, and an ideal gift for the newly converted. So put your best ball forward, tee off with Golfing Wit and you’ll be sure to get a hole-in-one.

Aubrey Malone has compiled a number of quotation anthologies and humour books, as well as books on films, celebrities and famous writers. He is based in Ireland.

Key Selling Points:• A modern and fresh revamp of the best-selling ‘Wit’ series, which has sold in

excess of 516,000 copies.

• An essential book for any speech writer or joke lover in need of a quip.

• Other sporting titles in this series include:

Rugby Wit (ISBN: 978 1 84953 460 4)Football Wit (ISBN: 978 1 84953 459 8)Cricket Wit (ISBN: 978 1 84953 462 8)Old Git Wit (ISBN: 978 1 84953 461 1)


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Kitchen WitQuips and Quotes for Cooks and Food Lovers

Jane Brook


‘Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what’s for lunch.’Orson Welles

To paraphrase Mark Twain, if you resist food and drink for the sake of your health, you’ll only have your health. But cooks, imbibers and gourmands will savour every mouthful of this feast of wit. With a menu that includes chefs, food writers and classic humorists, you’ll be laughing from breakfast to supper and coming back for seconds.

Jane Brook lives in Fontwell, and her hobbies include writing, tending her vegetable garden and cookery.


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Gardening WitQuips and Quotes for the Green-Fingered

Jane Brook


‘I was flattered to have a rose named after me until I read the description in the catalogue: no good in bed, but perfect up against a wall.’

Eleanor Roosevelt

After a long day of digging and planting, throw in the trowel and enjoy a little light weeding from this stupendous harvest of quips and quotes from those who really know their onions. Green-fingered gurus and nature-loving novices need look no further to find a saying for every season.


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Brit WitThe Perfect Riposte for Every Social Occasion

Susie Jones


‘Instead of getting married again, I’m going to find a woman I don’t like and just give her a house.’ Rod Stewart

Ever been at a loss for words? Ever wished that the perfect wry remark or putdown would spring to mind?

The great, the good, the intellectual and the downright insulting can all be found in Brit Wit. With wonderful one-liners from such formidable figures as Churchill and Shakespeare to more recent luminaries of British stage, screen and society, Brit Wit celebrates all that makes Britain brilliant.

Susie Jones has an encyclopaedic knowledge when it comes to who said what, but when she’s not mining for pearls from the great and good she can be found knee-deep in horse manure at her organic apple orchard in Shropshire.


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Political WitQuips and Quotes from the Back Benches and Beyond

Steven Gauge

ISBN: 978 1 84953 676 9£9.99182x116mm192ppHardbackLine illustrationsMarch 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

‘Britain has invented a new missile. It’s called the civil servant. It doesn’t work and it can’t be fired.’ General Sir Walter Walker

Order, order! After a long day at the dispatch box, when your honourable friend’s white paper has made you feel green and your poll ratings have slumped to a new low, hunker down in Speakers’ Corner with this grand coalition of political quips and quotes – you’ll be ready to take on the opposition at any time!

Steven Gauge is a communications and PR consultant and executive management coach. He lives in Caterham, Surrey.


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Musical WitQuips and Quotes for Musicians and Music Lovers

Vicky Edwards

ISBN: 978 1 84953 677 6£9.99182x116mm192ppHardbackLine illustrationsMarch 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

‘I don’t know anything about music. In my line you don’t have to.’Elvis Presley

Whether you’re a regular Rolling Stone or bananas about Beethoven, this cacophony of quips and quotes will have your ears ringing with laughter. Perfect for when you’ve hit too many bum notes and need a little harmony.

Vicky Edwards is a journalist, author, lyricist and actress who lives in West Sussex.


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The Book of LoveQuotes, Statements and Ideas for Starry-Eyed Romantics

Lizzie Cornwall

ISBN: 978 1 84953 643 1£5.99140x140mm128ppPaperbackJanuary 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

‘Ultimately, love is everything.’ M. Scott Peck

This dreamy collection of romantic quotations, statements and ideas will make sparks fly and give you the chance to show your loved one how much they mean to you.

Key Selling Point:• Also in this series: The Book of Calm (ISBN: 978 1 84953 597 7) and The Book

of Mindfulness (ISBN: 978 1 84953 655 4).


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The Book of MindfulnessQuotes, Statements and Ideas for Peaceful and Positive Living

Lizzie Cornwall

ISBN: 978 1 84953 655 4£5.99140x140mm128ppPaperbackJanuary 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

‘Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.’ Thích Nhất Hạnh

This uplifting collection of quotations and ideas will help you to focus on the moment and find inner happiness.


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365 Days of Calm

Yvette Jane


‘Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.’ Ralph Waldo Emerson

This book offers a daily helping of inspirational quotations and insightful ideas to bring you peace all year round.

Key Selling Point:• Part of a successful series, which has sold over 45,000 copies, and includes:

365 Days of Happiness (ISBN: 978 1 84953 204 4)365 Days of Inspiration (ISBN: 978 1 84953 331 7)365 Days of Laughter (ISBN: 978 1 84953 545 8)365 Days of Mindfulness (ISBN: 978 1 84953 329 4)365 Days of Romance (ISBN: 978 1 84953 330 0)365 Days of Wisdom (ISBN: 978 1 84953 544 1)


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365 Days of Prayer

Victoria Lorenzato


‘Prayer is exhaling the spirit of man and inhaling the spirit of God. ‘Edwin Keith

Create a peaceful moment for prayer every day with this book of inspirational quotations and insightful activities to refresh your spirit all year round.

Victoria Lorenzato is a secondary school chaplain, with 14 years’ experience teaching religion and philosophy in a busy London high school.

Key Selling Points:• The perfect gift for a christening, first communion or confirmation.

• Keep Calm and Pray (ISBN: 978 1 84953 435 2) has sold over 5,000 copies, with rights sold in North America.


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365 Days of Friendship

Lizzie Cornwall


‘A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same.’Elbert Hubbard

Celebrate your friendship with this book of inspirational quotations and advice for keeping your friendships strong all year round.


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365 Days of YogaSarah Richardson


‘The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.’ B. K. S. Iyengar

Find inspiration for your yoga practice every day with this book of inspirational quotations and insightful ideas to stimulate both mind and body all year round.

Sarah Richardson has been practising yoga since 1991, and has been a qualified yoga teacher since 2010. Based in South London, she is also a qualified massage therapist, artist and award-winning author.


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I Love You MumA Photographic Celebration of Mother and Baby Animals

Ella Earle

ISBN: 978 1 84953 681 3£5.99136x101mm128ppHardbackFull colour photographsFebruary 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

‘… motherhood; all love begins and ends there.’ Robert Browning

Mums are caring, kind and always there. This collection of insightful quotations and uplifting photographs of mums and babies in the wild is a heartfelt thank you to mums everywhere. I Love You, Mum!

Key Selling Point:• Will appeal to those who enjoyed The Blue Day Book series, which has sold

over 10 million copies.


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Mindfulness in Your Pocket

Daisy Roth


Today, accept things as they happen and accept people for who they are, including yourself.

Fill your thoughts with a single object and breathe into it, experiencing it fully.

We could all use a little more peace and tranquillity in our lives. Mindfulness in Your Pocket provides simple techniques for bringing a more mindful approach to your daily routine, along with beautiful photographs and quotations to inspire you on your journey.

Daisy Roth has had an interest in mindfulness for many years, and is a keen yoga practitioner. She lives in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, with her rescue greyhound, Harmony.

Key Selling Points:• Mindfulness continues to grow in popularity, with training being offered in

many schools and workplaces.

• Will appeal to the same audience as 365 Days of Mindfulness (ISBN: 978 1 84953 329 4) and Moments of Mindfulness (ISBN: 978 1 84953 406 2).


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The Little Book of SpiritualityGuidance for a Better Life

Gilly Pickup

ISBN: 978 1 84953 713 1£5.99136x101mm160ppHardbackFebruary 2015Sales and Rights Territories: World

‘Learning is the beginning of spirituality. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins.’ Jim Rohn

To be spiritual is to connect, through heart and mind, with something greater than oneself – and this can take many forms, from simple actions to deep meditations. This little book offers inspirational quotes, everyday activities and insights into existing practices for those who wish to enrich their own spiritual journey.

Key Selling Points:• Spirituality is an increasingly popular subject.

• Features a Further Reading list, pointing readers to trusted resources on the subject.


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Live More Like BuddhaGuidance for a Better Life


‘Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.’ Buddha

Buddha’s wisdom has been handed down through the centuries, teaching us mindfulness, patience and care. This beautiful little book collects his wisest teachings on how best to balance our lives and love our fellow man.

Key Selling Points:• A fifth of UK residents now say they are spiritual but not religious.

• Mindfulness, based on Buddhist teachings, is experiencing increased popularity in the UK.


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For the Best Daughter in the World


‘A daughter is one of the most beautiful gifts this world has to give.‘Laurel Atherton

The bond between mother and daughter is special and unrivalled – a constant source of friendship, love and joy. This beautiful collection of quotations celebrates everything that’s great about daughters, and will make every daughter see how much she is appreciated and loved.

Esme the Bird is always full of joy and happiness, singing her messages of goodwill in a beautiful, vibrant series of uplifting and heart-warming books. Follow her on Twitter at @EsmeTheBird for a daily dose of cheer!

Key Selling Point:• Part of the ‘Esme’ series which has sold over 35,000 copies:

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life (ISBN: 978 1 84953 527 4)For the Best Dad in the World (ISBN: 978 1 84953 567 0)For the Best Mum in the World (ISBN: 978 1 84953 526 7)I Love You (ISBN: 978 1 84953 570 0)It’s Always Wine O’Clock (ISBN: 978 1 84953 534 2)Live, Laugh, Love (ISBN: 978 1 84953 528 1)You’re Not Old, You’re Vintage (ISBN: 978 1 84953 533 5).


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For the Best Sister in the World


‘For there is no friend like a sister.’ Christina Rossetti

Through all of life’s ups and downs, you can always rely on a sister to be there for you – a wonderful and constant source of friendship, advice and love. This beautiful collection of quotations celebrates everything that’s great about sisters, and will make every sister see how much she is appreciated and loved.


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For the Best Grandparent in the World


‘Grandparents are there to help the child get into mischief they haven’t thought of yet.’ Gene Perret

Grandparents are a wonderful and constant source of understanding, advice and love. Now, with this beautiful collection of quotations celebrating everything that’s great about grandparents, you can make every grandparent see how much they are appreciated and loved.


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For the Best Teacher in the World


‘Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.’Japanese proverb

The best teachers inspire us with their advice, wisdom and friendship. This charming collection of quotations celebrates everything that’s great about the people who teach us, and will make every teacher see how much they are appreciated and valued.

Key Selling Point:• There are 451,100 teachers working in the UK as of November 2013

(source: The Department for Education).


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The World is Your Oyster


‘The world is your oyster. It’s up to you to find the pearls.’ Chris Gardner

Whether you’re starting out on a grand adventure or facing a new challenge, this little book of inspirational sayings and wise words is a timely reminder that life is out there, it’s time to grab it!


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Don’t Worry, Be Happy


‘Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.’Walter Hagen

Life’s too short to fret away your days – there’s so much to celebrate, if only you take the time to notice it! Packed with upbeat sayings and carefree quotes, this little book will help you de-stress and see the lighter, brighter side of each and every day.


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It’s Always Beer O’Clock

ISBN: 978 1 84953 703 2£5.99136x101mm160ppPaperbackMay 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

‘He was a wise man who invented beer.’ Plato

Whether you are celebrating the good times, commiserating the bad or simply relaxing with a pint of perfection, there is a drink to see you through every occasion. Raise a glass to this collection of quips and quotes from the world’s wisest and wittiest drinkers.


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BirdsA Portrait in Pictures and Words

Charlotte Fraser


From the majestic, powerful birds of prey that soar over the countryside to the petite and playful finches and sparrows that we welcome into our gardens, the magnificent swoop and enchanting song of our feathered friends inspires awe in any nature lover.

This stunning photographic collection of the most exquisite and beautiful birds, with avian-inspired poems and prose, is guaranteed to captivate anybody who appreciates the wonder of the bird world.

Key Selling Point:• Also in this series:

Dogs: A Portrait in Pictures and Words (ISBN: 978 1 84953 454 3)Cats: A Portrait in Pictures and Words (ISBN: 978 1 84953 491 8)


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CoastA Portrait in Pictures and Words

Charlotte Fraser

ISBN: 978 1 84953 708 7£12.99195x149mm160ppHardbackMay 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in its roar. Lord Byron

This stunning photographic collection of the most breath-taking coastal scenes, complemented with beautiful quotes, poems and prose, is guaranteed to delight and charm anyone who has ever known the joy of spending time by the sea.

Key Selling Points:• The coast has been popular ever since seaside holidays began in the

eighteenth century and is still dear to British hearts.

• The BBC series Coast is now into its ninth series.


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The Garden Pocket Puzzle Book

David Squire

ISBN: 978 1 84953 682 0£7.99154x111mm160ppHardbackMarch 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

Test your puzzling power and help your problem-solving skills flourish with The Garden Pocket Puzzle Book, a delightful volume packed with enough crafty conundrums to keep you thoroughly entertained at home or in the garden!

Key Selling Point:• Other puzzle books:

The British Puzzle Bo ok (ISBN: 978 1 84953 477 2)The Gentleman’s Puzzle Book (ISBN: 978 1 84953 594 6)The Lady’s Puzzle Book (ISBN: 978 1 84953 593 9)The Military Puzzle Book (ISBN: 978 1 84953 638 7)The Sports Puzzle Book (ISBN: 978 1 84953 549 6)


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The Countryside YearA Month-by-Month Guide to Making the Most of the Great Outdoors

Steve Barnett


This charming and practical handbook is bursting with tips, facts and folklore to guide you through the countryside year. Find out how to identify birds by sight or song, spot animal tracks, name wild flowers, butterflies, insects and trees, and forage for natural foods throughout the seasons.

Also includes handy diary pages for making your own notes each month as you explore the hills, forests and fields. A must-have for any lover of the great outdoors!

Steve Barnett is a journalist and writer, the author of more than 30 books mainly on natural history, social history and popular culture. The British countryside, he believes, comprises a unique habitat and way of life that deserves the greatest protection we can give it. He divides his time between New Zealand and the UK.

Key Selling Points:• A new title in the Year series, which includes:

The Birdwatcher’s Year (ISBN: 978 1 84953 436 9), sales of 9,000 copiesThe Gardener’s Year (ISBN: 978 1 84953 658 5)

• Small, portable format is particularly handy for fitting into a pocket or small bag for walks through the countryside.


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The Walker’s YearA Month-by-Month Guide for Hikers and Ramblers

David Bathurst


This charming and practical handbook is bursting with tips, facts and folklore to guide you through the natural rhythms and seasons of the year. Find out how to identify flora by colour and shape and discover routes of outstanding natural beauty that can be found across Britain. Also includes useful notes pages for documenting your exploration of countryside, shore, cliffs and forests.

David Bathurst has walked all the complete National Trails of Great Britain as well as the Coast to Coast Walk, the entire south coast of England, the highest points of all the English counties and the peaks of England, Wales and Scotland. Now semi-retired but working part-time as a criminal lawyer, he lives near Chichester in West Sussex.

Key Selling Point:• Walking is Britain’s most popular outdoor recreation, with 22% of the

population walking weekly.


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The Seaside YearA Month-by-Month Guide to Making the Most of the Coast

Isobel Carlson


This charming and practical handbook is bursting with tips, facts and folklore to guide you through a year by the sea. Find out how to identify shells by shape and markings, choose the best coastal routes to explore and learn about the geography of the beautiful beaches and craggy cliffs that Great Britain has to offer. With handy diary pages for making your own notes each month, this is a must-have for any eager seaside explorer.

Isobel Carlson has written books including A Gardener’s Miscellany (ISBN: 978 1 84953 260 0) and Trugs, Dibbers, Trowels and Twine (ISBN: 978 1 84953 040 8). She lives in Winchester.

Key Selling Point:• Sections for recording your own notes make this a practical and useful book

that can be referred to year after year.


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TeaA Miscellany Steeped with Trivia, History and Recipes to Entertain, Inform and Delight

Emily Kearns


How could we live without tea?

From its beginnings in Asia to its position as a popular global pick-me-up, tea has become the drink of choice for two billion people every morning!

This charming miscellany, packed full of fascinating facts and practical advice, as well as tasty recipes from spicy chai tea to traditional tea loaf, will intrigue, inform and delight lovers of this cheering beverage across the globe.

Key Selling Points:• The tea market is ever growing with around 1,500 different varieties on sale

across the world.

• 4 out of 5 British adults drink tea.


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Bake Yourself HappyCheering Food for the Soul

Emma Hart


We all know that baked treats can warm our hearts as well as our stomachs. This collection of delicious recipes is peppered with thoughtful quotes and bursting with perfect pick-me-ups, from piping hot pies to sinful double-chocolate muffins. Bake these recipes and be down in the dumplings no more!

Key Selling Point:• Baking is a wildly popular pastime, with television shows such as The Great

British Bake Off drawing audiences of up to 9.1 million and a quarter of all adults baking at home at least once a week.


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Bake for Britain

ISBN: 978 1 84953 686 8£7.99185x135mm160ppMarch 2015HardbackRights and Sales Territories: World

‘Come along inside... We’ll see if tea and buns can make the world a better place.’ Kenneth Grahame

TASTY ADVICE FOR BRITISH BAKERS

Sumptuous scones with jam and clotted cream, lemon drizzle cake, Victoria sponge and brandy snaps are just a few of the sweet treats that get British taste buds tingling. So put on your apron, dig out the mixing bowl and switch on the oven because it’s time to go baking mad. Here’s a book packed with recipes and quotations to help you bake your country proud.

Key Selling Point:• The previous edition of this title (ISBN: 978 1 84953 267 9) has sold

18,000 copies.


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HugsA Photographic Celebration of the Cutest Animal Couples

Ella Earle


‘A hug is the perfect gift. ‘ Irvin Ball

A hug is worth a thousand words, a universal sign of endearment for people and animals alike. Featuring some of the cutest couples in the animal kingdom snuggled up, Hugs has all the fluffiness and charm to wrap you up in a bundle of love and warm the cockles of your heart.

Key Selling Points:• Will appeal to those who enjoyed The Blue Day Book series, which has sold

over 10 million copies.

• Hugging is a powerful way of healing. We need at least 8 hugs a day!


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Milestone Birthday series£5.99 • 136x101mm • 160pp • Hardback • April 2015 • Rights and Sales Territories: World

18 and Proud of It ISBN: 978 1 84953 690 5

‘Youth comes but once in a lifetime.’ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Congratulations – you’re now officially classed as an ‘adult’! This little book, packed with wise and witty quotations, is the perfect way to show the world that you are 18 and proud of it.


‘Birthdays are nature’s way of telling us to eat more cake.’ Jo Brand

Introducing… Esme!You may have noticed Esme, our little feathered friend, gracing some of our covers. She’s always full of joy and

happiness, singing her messages of goodwill in this series of upli ing, heart-warming books. Follow her on Twitter at

@EsmeTheBird for a daily dose of cheer!


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‘Everything I know I learned after I was 30.’ Georges Clemenceau

65 and Proud of ItISBN: 978 1 84953 693 6

‘You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.’ C. S. Lewis

90 and Proud of ItISBN: 978 1 84953 694 3

‘Our birthdays are feathers in the broad wing of time.’ Jean Paul

Key Selling Point:• This series has sold over 35,000 copies:

40 and Proud of It (ISBN: 978 1 84953 562 5)50 and Proud of It (ISBN: 978 1 84953 563 2)60 and Proud of It (ISBN: 978 1 84953 564 9)70 and Proud of It (ISBN: 978 1 84953 565 6)80 and Proud of It (ISBN: 978 1 84953 566 3)


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A* in ExamsTips and Advice for Exam Success

Ross Dickinson with Richard Benson

ISBN: 978 1 84953 716 2£7.99198x129mm144ppPaperbackApril 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

This upbeat, easy-to-use guide will show you how to organise your work, revise effectively and prepare for exam day to give you the best chance of getting that A*!

Includes essential advice on:

• Preparing your revision environment

• Organising your notes

• Using the right revision methods

• Choosing reliable online resources

• Best practice for exam day

• Finding the best approach for YOU

Ross Dickinson has taught English at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 for the last ten years in a number of schools across the UK. He currently lives in Cornwall and works with LendMeYourLiteracy, an organisation which nurtures and celebrates children’s writing.

Key Selling Points:• Richard Benson, author of the bestselling F in Exams series, which has

collectively sold over 274,000 copies, lends his unique humour to experienced teacher Ross Dickinson’s essential guide to exam success.

• Covers everything in the lead-up to, and including, exam day – from where to revise to how to answer exam questions properly.

• Will appeal to readers of How to Achieve 100% in a GCSE (ISBN: 978 1 44520 277 8) and How to Pass Exams (ISBN: 978 1 84483 391 7).


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Believe in Yourself – You Are Amazing


‘As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.’Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

This inspirational little book is bursting with witty and positive quotes and uplifting statements, perfect for helping you see yourself as the amazing person you really are.

Key Selling Point:• Part of a new series of life-affirming books, full of constructive quotes and

statements designed to build your self-esteem and enhance your positive outlook on the world.


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Quotable Wilde

Max Morris


‘I am not young enough to know everything.’ Oscar Wilde

This entertaining collection gathers together Oscar Wilde’s wisest and wittiest quotations. Quotable Wilde is an ideal compendium of humour that’s sure to delight all lovers of this talented Irish writer’s uniquely humorous and sharp style.

Key Selling Point:• Also in the ‘Quotable’ series:

Quotable Austen (ISBN: 978 1 84953 582 3)Quotable Churchill (ISBN: 978 1 84953 583 0)Quotable Dickens (ISBN: 978 1 84953 258 7) Quotable Shakespeare (ISBN: 978 1 84953 584 7)


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Music FestivalsA Handy Pocket Guide to Surviving in Style

Tamsin King


Tips and Ideas from Transport to Tents and Style to Scrimping

Festivals come in every shape and size and cater for every type of music lover, but what unites them is that they are a wonderful opportunity to get away from daily life and have an awesome party!

This savvy pocket guide is packed with handy tips to help you make the most of your festival experience, whether it’s at a sprawling tent city taking over half the countryside or a small but perfectly curated boutique festival.

Tamsin King is a veteran of countless festivals of all sizes. When not at a festival (a rare occurrence) she is based in Brighton.

Key Selling Points:• Over half a million people attend major UK festivals every year.

• Packed with insider tips on getting the best from your festival experience, this book is a perfect companion for both first-timers and committed festival goers.

• Includes DIY ideas for camping and clothing, festival faux pas to avoid, facts about festivals, festival slang, handy tips on packing, managing money, food and drink and much more.


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Inspiration and Motivation for Musicians

Tamsin King

ISBN: 978 1 84953 706 3£6.99148x105mm 128ppPaperbackMay 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

‘Music is your own experience… If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn.’ Charlie Parker

PLAY MORE – COMPOSE BETTER – CREATE NOW!

This colourful little book of uplifting quotes and tailored tips delivers motivational sparks and creative signposts for musicians. Read it, play to it, use it as a makeshift percussion instrument – whatever you do it, the aim is simple: to get you making music!

Tamsin King is a soul music aficionado and keen keyboard player based in Brighton.


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Inspiration and Motivation for Artists

Maya Goldsworthy


‘To be an artist is to believe in life.’ Henry Moore

DRAW MORE – PAINT BETTER – CREATE NOW!

This colourful little book of uplifting quotes and tailored tips delivers motivational sparks and creative signposts for artists. Read it, doodle in it, turn it into an inspirational collage – whatever you do it, the aim is simple: to get you creating art!

Maya Goldsworthy creates artworks using acrylics and oils in her basement studio in North London, and enjoys participating in sketch crawls.


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Inspiration and Motivation for Writers

Chloe Henderson


‘Do not hoard what seems good for a later place in the book… give it all.’Annie Dillard

WRITE MORE – WRITE BETTER – WRITE NOW!

This colourful little book of uplifting quotes and tailored tips delivers motivational sparks and creative signposts for writers. Read it, write on it, put it in a frame on your desk – whatever you do with it, the aim is simple: to get you writing!

Chloe Henderson has a lifelong obsession with books and all things literary. When she’s not busy reading she tends to her garden at home in West Sussex.


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Inspiration and Motivation for Runners

Ali Clarke


‘Every day is a good day when you run.’ Kevin Nelson

RUN MORE – RUN BETTER – RUN NOW!

This colourful little book of uplifting quotes and tailored tips delivers motivational sparks and hearty encouragement for runners. Read it, run with it, use it as a training weight – whatever you do it, the aim is simple: to get you running!

Ali Clarke is a dedicated runner and triathlete based in Hampshire.


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Come Rain or ShineA Miscellany of British Weather

Storm Dunlop

ISBN: 978 1 84953 718 6£9.99 182x116mm208pp HardbackMay 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

In Faversham, Kent, in 2003, the highest ever temperature in the UK was recorded: a blistering 38.5 °C (101.3 °F).

The word ‘blirty’ in Scotland describes ‘gusts of wind and rain’.

The weather is a subject that the British simply cannot leave alone, and for good reason – it’s likely that for more than half the year they will experience at least three seasons in one day, so there’s always plenty to talk about.

This charming miscellany, as wide-ranging and unpredictable as the weather itself, is filled with curious historical facts, amazing statistics and fascinating anecdotes that will keep you entertained come rain or shine!

Storm Dunlop is an author and translator whose books on astronomy and meteorology have been translated into 23 languages. His extensive published works include Collins Gem Weather, How to Identify Weather and Wild Guide Weather. He is a Fellow of both the Royal Astronomical Society and the Royal Meteorological Society and tutor at Chichester College of Arts and Sciences. He is based in West Sussex.


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Northern and Proud of It

Brian Madeley


IT’S FAR FROM GRIM UP NORTH.

There’s no two ways about it, the North has got it all. It founded a nation during the Industrial Revolution and it’s led the way for a new cultural revolution since the millennium. Celebrate your roots and explore some of the most fascinating facts and charming quotes about the North in this miscellany for anyone who’s northern and proud.

Brian Madeley lives in Sheffield with his dog Oscar.

Key Selling Point:• A new addition to the And Proud of It series, which includes:

English and Proud of It (ISBN: 978 1 84953 521 2)Irish and Proud of It (ISBN: 978 1 84953 522 9)Scottish and Proud of It (ISBN 978 1 84953 523 6) Welsh and Proud of It (ISBN 978 1 84953 524 3)


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Owl Wisdom


‘You must be the change you wish to see in the world.’ Gandhi

Owls are wise old creatures; they’ve been watching us serenely from their branches for centuries, so it’s no wonder they’ve accumulated some of the very best nuggets of advice for life. Collected here for the first time are the best of the best inspiring, insightful and witty quotes, as chosen by our friends, the wise owls. Prepare to have your lives enriched!

Key Selling Point:• Owls are perpetually in fashion – they’ve appeared on everything from

clothing, stationery and accessories to bath mats and bedcovers.


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The Literary Pocket Puzzle Book

Neil Somerville


Test your puzzle-solving abilities and exercise your knowledge of the classics with The Literary Pocket Puzzle Book, an engaging collection packed with crafty conundrums to keep you thoroughly entertained through the best of times and the worst of times. Including:

• Anagrams • Crosswords

Neil Somerville is a full time writer and puzzle compiler. He has written many books and regularly compiles material for newspapers and magazines both in the UK and overseas.

Key Selling Points:• Puzzles to cater for all levels, from quick-and-easy to something more

challenging.

• Other puzzle books:

The British Puzzle Bo ok (ISBN: 978 1 84953 477 2)The Gentleman’s Puzzle Book (ISBN: 978 1 84953 594 6)The Lady’s Puzzle Book (ISBN: 978 1 84953 593 9)The Military Puzzle Book (ISBN: 978 1 84953 638 7)The Sports Puzzle Book (ISBN: 978 1 84953 549 6)

• Riddles • And more!


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TrainsA Miscellany

Ray Hamilton


Trains have played an important role in shaping lives, changing geography and writing history. Whether you pine for the romantic age of the steam engine, thrill at the speeds of today’s superfast trains, dream of travelling on the world’s great long-distance rail journeys, or yearn to take the narrow-gauge ‘Toy Train’ up to the tea plantations of Darjeeling, this book offers you a whistle-stop tour.

Ray Hamilton is a freelance writer and editor, who has edited books on a wide range of subjects, including politics, history, travel, sport, gangland violence and birdwatching!

Key Selling Points:

• In 2013/14, the National Railway Museum had a footfall of just under 30,000 visitors, the highest recorded figures in the museum’s 10 year history.


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Quotable...£5.99 • 136x101mm • 128pp • Hardback • June 2015 •

Rights and Sales Territories: World

Quotable Cats

Milly Brown

ISBN: 978 1 84953 617 2

Quotable Dogs

Milly Brown

ISBN: 978 1 84953 618 9

These stunning photographic collections of quotations about felines and canines are a delightful celebration of our whiskered friends.

Milly Brown lives in the heart of the Sussex countryside with her family and her beloved cats and dogs. Her favourite things in life are furry muzzles and the tickle of whiskers.

Key Selling Points:• Previous editions have sold over 75,000 copies.

• Public enthusiasm for animal pictures continues to grow: statistics show that 7.2 million of these photographs are uploaded and shared via Facebook and Twitter every week in the UK.


This year we are delighted to introduce our new imprint, Vie Books.

Summersdale has seen a very favourable response to its growing health and well-being portfolio in recent years, with consistently good sales of many current titles such as Neil Sinclair’s Commando Dad: Basic Training and Pocket Commando Dad: Basic Training, and a strong performance from both the Understanding and Dealing with… and the 50 Things You Can Do Today to… series. We feel the time has come to focus on this popular genre with a dedicated and distinctive imprint to give strength, clarity and integrity to our health and well-being books.

Vie Books will be launching with an exciting range of titles, including a raft of parenting books such as Liat Hughes Joshi’s New Old-Fashioned Parenting, Judy Reith’s Darling Daughters, Stephanie Modell’s The Baby Sleep Guide, and Wendy Green’s The New Parents’ Survival Guide, alongside further highly topical titles within our existing series.

We’re looking forward to the continued success of our titles within this genre with Vie Books.

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Oh Sugar!How to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Naturally for a Happy, Healthy Lifestyle

Katherine Bassford

ISBN: 978 1 84953 667 7£7.99 175x125mm128pp PaperbackJanuary 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

Are you addicted to the ‘white stuff’? Are you aware of the dangers in your diet?

Sugar, in everything from indulgent chocolate to seemingly innocent fruit juices, is not something that manufacturers like to shout about, but the truth is it’s everywhere. Sweet treats make us happy while we’re eating them, but they also create insatiable cravings, excess fat and long-term medical conditions, such as diabetes and obesity.

This book will help raise your awareness of the hidden dangers in the foods you eat, while offering reliable advice on how to cut down your sugar intake by making better eating choices.

Katherine Bassford is a member of the Guild of Health Writers. She is also a qualified personal trainer. She lives in Emsworth, Hampshire.

Key Selling Points:• Sugar is currently a hot topic in the media, and the public is becoming more

aware of the dangers of hidden sugar in their diet.

• Sugar-related deaths, linked to diabetes and obesity, have hit epic proportions. The average Briton consumes over a kilo of sugar per week, much of it hidden in processed foods.

• Packed with simple and realistic ways to reduce sugar intake which can easily be incorporated into the busiest lifestyle.


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The Mindful Way to Happiness

Karen Asprey


This easy-to-follow book is perfect for anyone searching for more peace and tranquillity in their life. In simple terms, it explains the concept of mindfulness and teaches a calmer approach to pressured situations, including practical tips on how to:

• Learn to quieten mental chatter and be at peace in your own company

• Adopt a positive frame of mind and focus on being in the ‘now’

• Boost your happiness with meditative techniques you can use anywhere.

Esme Fielding is passionate about the benefits that mindfulness and meditation can bring to our lives. She lives in Selsey, West Sussex.

Key Selling Points:• Mindfulness continues to grow in popularity, with training being offered in

many schools and workplaces.

• Other mindfulness books by Summersdale, which have collectively sold 13,000 copies: 365 Days of Mindfulness (ISBN: 978 1 84953 329 4) and Moments of Mindfulness (ISBN: 978 1 84953 406 2).


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Darling Daughters7 Secrets of Raising Girls Every Parent Must Know

Judy Reith

ISBN: 978 1 84953 671 4£10.99210x148mm224ppPaperbackFebruary 2015Rights and Sales Territories: English Language, World

Never before have parents been under so much pressure to produce confident, happy and successful daughters, but the new and unexpected challenges of parenting in the digital age can be overwhelming.

Based on 7 timeless secrets to equip for life, Darling Daughters offers a fresh, positive and practical approach to the pleasures and pitfalls of parenting a daughter. With easy-to-follow advice, quotes and tips from parents and daughters, this indispensable guide will help you navigate the tricky stuff and show you how to leave your daughter with a legacy of values you’re proud of.

Judy Reith is the founder of Parenting People, www.parentingpeople.co.uk, a company that has provided training and support to thousands of parents since 1998. She is not a perfect mother. She lives in Cambridge. www.darlingdaughters.org

Key Selling Points:• Judy is a regular go-to person for discussions on parenting on national TV

and radio, and provides expert advice to global and UK brands aimed at children.

• Judy hosts popular live webchats and events for Mumsnet, and has a strong social media presence on Twitter and Facebook.

• Offers fresh ideas and solutions to negotiate new problems such as cyber-bullying, as well as covering more traditional issues such as low self-esteem.


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New Old-Fashioned ParentingA Guide to Help You Find the Balance between Traditional and Modern Parenting

Liat Hughes Joshi

ISBN: 978 1 84953 672 1£10.99210x148mm224ppPaperbackFebruary 2015 Rights and Sales Territories: World

There’s been a revolution in the family; it’s now all about the kids. Our homes are overrun with their toys and our diaries are packed with their social and educational activities. We’ve lost control and we don’t know how to redress the balance.

Thankfully, we’ve moved on from the days of children being forced to sit at the dinner table until they’ve eaten every scrap of overcooked cabbage, but we’re now plagued with the worry of ending up with ‘that child’ – the one running amok in shops and classrooms. This book combines newer and traditional child-rearing methods and applies a common sense ‘best of both worlds’ approach – one that works in the modern world for modern families.

In this manifesto of new old-fashioned parenting there’s no pandering, no spoiling, and definitely no dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets at dinner time.

Liat Hughes Joshi is a freelance journalist and author who writes about parenting and lifestyle issues. She has contributed to many publications including the Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times and The Guardian. Liat is also a columnist and feature writer for AOL UK’s parenting website www.parentdish.co.uk. She makes regular appearances on TV and radio providing comment on parenting and family life.

Key Selling Point:• Accompanies the best-selling Commando Dad: Basic Training (ISBN: 978 1

84953 261 7), which has sold 40,000 copies and been translated into ten different languages.


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The New Parents’ Survival GuideThe First Three Months

Wendy Green


No matter how much you long for and plan for a baby, no one is quite prepared for the impact their new arrival has on their life. Babies have a habit of not behaving the way the textbooks say they should; this book tells you what you can REALLY expect in the first three months. The New Parents’ Survival Guide is packed with practical advice and bite-sized tips on how to deal with common problems you are likely to encounter, including how to:

• Care for your newborn

• Solve the breast versus bottle dilemma

• Overcome breastfeeding woes

• Calm your crying baby

• Manage minor ailments

• Take good care of yourself

Wendy Green is a health project co-ordinator and health promoter. She is the author of several health books including 50 Things You Can Do Today to Manage Stress and 50 Things You Can Do Today to Manage Anxiety.

Key Selling Points:• Compassionate, practical and clearly structured, this book will appeal to

time-strapped first-time parents.

• Focusing specifically on the first three months, it offers the perfect pro-active approach for those who may be anxious or feel under-prepared about becoming parents.


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The Baby Sleep GuidePractical Advice to Establish Good Sleep Habits

Stephanie Modell


Babies do wake at night, but you can help them to learn to sleep with some gentle guidance.

Sleep. It’s the most precious commodity, especially when you’re struggling to find it. The Baby Sleep Guide provides simple and easy techniques to help you establish positive sleep habits early on that will pay dividends in the long term. Includes expert support and advice on:

• How to settle your baby

• Understanding baby sleep cycles

• Establishing a night-time routine

• Safe sleep

Designed to be deliberately concise for time-poor parents, The Baby Sleep Guide offers clear solutions to ensure a good night’s sleep for everyone.

Stephanie Modell is a qualified nursery nurse and sleep specialist, with over 20 years’ experience. She is based in West Sussex. www.stephaniemodell.co.uk

Key Selling Point:• Compassionate and sensitively written, the accessible style of this book will

appeal to first-time parents and experienced parents alike.


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How to Unplug Your Child101 Ways to Help Your Kids Turn Off Their Gadgets and Enjoy Real Life

Liat Hughes Joshi


Are you tearing your hair out from the constant background noise of televisions and headphones? Do you wish your kids would unglue their eyes from their smartphones and computers? Would you like a little bit of downtime from the technological torrent that eats into our kids’ everyday lives?

This sanity-saving collection of ideas and inspiration will help your children swap the screen for the sunshine and start getting more out of life. Split into bite-sized chapters, from activities on the beach or in the park, in the woods or in the house, you and your kids will never be at a loss of things to do after school, at the weekend or during those long holidays.

Liat Hughes Joshi is a freelance journalist and author who writes about parenting and lifestyle issues. She has contributed to many publications including the Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times and The Guardian. Liat is also a columnist and feature writer for AOL UK’s parenting website www.parentdish.co.uk. She makes regular appearances on TV and radio providing comment on parenting and family life.

Key Selling Points:• One in three children are using tablets and phones before they can talk,

while one in ten children have their own phone at the age of five.

• A UK study has revealed that only 51 per cent of the partaking 6,500 children aged seven to eight achieved the recommended hour of physical activity each day.


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Never Mind the SproutsSimple and Easy Food that All the Family Will Enjoy

Alastair Williams and Claire Plimmer

ISBN: 978 1 84953 569 4£9.99210x148mm192ppPaperbackFull-colour insidesJune 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

Do you struggle to get the little ones in your family to eat anything of nutritional value or even so much as sniff at a green vegetable? Mealtimes can often feel like a battle of wills when there are fussy eaters to cater for. This handy cookbook, packed with mouth-watering, quick and easy-to-execute, nutritious recipes is your one-stop guide to introducing new flavours to a developing palate. With tips on how to encourage your child to try different things and helpful advice on how to turn fussy eaters into food lovers, happy mealtimes and satisfied smiles are guaranteed!

Recipes include simple soups and quick snacks, as well as hearty meals for all the family, including old favourites and exciting new dishes to tickle the taste buds.

Key Selling Points:• Eye-catching design will appeal to both parents and children.

• Contains simple and quick-to-make nutritious recipes and practical advice to encourage even the fussiest family members to eat.

• Will appeal to readers of Annabel Karmel’s cookery books – which have sold over a million copies worldwide – and any parent who has ever worried that they are ‘not doing it right’.


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Understanding and Dealing with Dementia

Dr Keith Souter


There is an average of one new case of dementia every four seconds.*

Dementia encompasses a range of brain diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease. They cause cognitive impairment and are much more likely to occur with age. Dementia has a serious effect on the lives of not only its sufferers, but also has a significant impact on their family and friends.

This book gives the basic information needed to understand what dementia is, how to recognise it and, most essentially, how to deal with it, including details on:

• The different types of dementia, risk factors and investigation

• The various treatments and supports available

• Daily living, diet, exercise and attitude.

Dr Keith Souter is an established medical writer and Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners. He is the author of 50 Things You Can Do Today to Manage Back Pain, Understanding and Dealing with Stroke, Understanding and Dealing with Depression and Understanding and Dealing with Heart Disease.

*Source: World Health Organization


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Understanding and Dealing with Type 2 Diabetes

Dr Keith Souter


There are currently over 3.2 million people with diabetes in the UK, or 6 per cent of the adult population, and 85–90 per cent of these sufferers have type 2.

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder where the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, or doesn’t react properly to the insulin it produces, causing a build-up of glucose in the blood. Type 2 diabetes often goes unrecognised and undiagnosed – it is believed that there are hundreds of thousands of undiagnosed cases in the UK.

This book gives the basic information needed to understand what type 2 diabetes is, how to recognise it and, most essentially, how to manage it, including details on:

• The symptoms and risk factors of type 2 diabetes

• The various medicinal treatments and support available

• How to reduce risks and improve quality of life by changes to daily routines, diet, exercise and attitude.

Key Selling Points:• A new title in the successful Personal Health Guides range, which has sold

over 30,000 copies.

• Previous Summersdale health titles by the author have received coverage in the national press, including the Daily Mirror, the Mail on Sunday and the Daily Express.


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These paperbacks off er practical advice and holistic approaches to help you deal with symptoms, including

simple lifestyle and dietary changes and DIY complementary therapies. Great value from £5.99 each.


76 HUCK & PUCKER

Map My StyleMy Fashion Life in Doodles

Dom & Ink

ISBN: 978 1 909865 09 9 £9.99210x148mm144ppPaperbackFully illustrated throughoutFebruary 2015Rights and Sales Territories: World

Is there anything more exciting in the world than clothes? If you think so, you need to shop more, girlfriend. Much more! This book is a place to explore, map and share your own unique sense of style – part fashion journal, part style guide and part outfit dilemma-solver – your very own fashion fairy godmother. Whether you’re a high-street honey or catwalk kitty, this book will put you on the express train to Hotsville.


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Key Selling Points:• Author Dom Evans has a distinctive visual style,

is regularly active on social media platforms (@Dom_and_ink) and has a popular fashion blog. He has planted the Instagram hashtag #mapmystyle throughout the text and will be leading a campaign of reader participation on publication.

• This book is the follow-up to Map My Heart (ISBN: 978 1 909865 00 6), a relationships journal with a difference, which has been featured in The Sun’s Lust List.

Dom & Ink is a ‘dude who likes to doodle’ – a creative individual who likes Hawaiian shirts, story-telling, a good quiff and drawing. He is based in Bolton and Brighton.

£9.99


...And Proud of It series£7.99

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Good Shit Bad Shit£7.99

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Memory Stick£8.99

ISBN: 978 1 909865 08 2

Huck & Pucker Journals and notebooks


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The Little Bookof Drinking Games

Gi s For Everyone

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All £5.99

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365 Days of Romance

978 1 84953 204 4

365 Days of Happiness

978 1 84953 329 4

365 Days of Mindfulness

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365 Days of Inspiration

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365 Days of Wisdom

978 1 84953 490 1

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365 Days of Laughter

978 1 84953 585 4

The Little Bookof Cocktails

The Little Bookof Moustaches

From £4.99

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It’s Always BeerO’Clock

978 1 84953 527 4

Always Look on theBright Side of Life978 1 84953 528 1

Live, Laugh, Love

978 1 84953 533 5

You’re Not Old,You’re Vintage

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365 Days of Prayer

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365 Days of Friendship

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365 Days of Calm

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365 Days of Yoga

978 1 84953 534 2

It’s Always WineO’Clock

978 1 84953 652 3

The Little Bookof Etiquette

978 1 84953 623 3

The Little Bookof Beards

978 1 84953 649 3F in Spelling

Half a million copies sold!


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HEAD OFFICESummersdale Publishers Ltd

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