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Series: Luis Vidal + Architects From Process to Results Hardcover Melhuish Clare 9781786270436 $72.00 ARCHITECTURE Jul 31, 2018

Though only founded in 2004, the practice of Luis Vidal (LVA) is now one of the five largest in Spain, and has quickly established an international reputation for its large-scale public buildings. LVA, which took off after Vidal's key role in Madrid Airport's Terminal 4, is particularly renowned for Zaragoza Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 2. With offices in Madrid, Houston, and Santiago, Chile, the practice is also involved in several hospital projects, as well as offices and museums, masterplanning, interior designs, and product designs.This b... + Read More
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Series: The Art of Architectural Daylighting Hardcover Mary Guzowski 9781786271648 $110.00 ARCHITECTURE Jun 26, 2018

During the past decade there has been a tremendous growth in daylighting analysis methods, allowing designers to meet ever higher standards. But in relying too heavily on these methods, there is a risk of reducing daylighting design to a quantitative exercise, overlooking the qualitative, aesthetic, and experiential aspects of design. This book reveals how architects have bridged the poetic and practical potential of daylighting to create exquisitely illuminated spaces. In the book, 12 buildings are examined, using photographs, drawings, and pl... + Read More
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Series: Manufacturing Architecture An Architect's Guide to Custom Processes, Materials, and Applications Hardcover Dana K. Gulling 9781786271334 $125.00 ARCHITECTURE Sep 25, 2018

Manufacturing Architecture is the first reference guide to customizing repetitive manufacturing for architects. Computer-aided design has greatly expanded the opportunities for architects to create innovative buildings with custom components. While most architects were exposed to CAD when they were students, few of them have in-depth knowledge or experience with using it to customize repetitive manufacturing processes. This book provides designers of all levels with all the information they need to make the most of the exciting opportunities of... + Read More
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Series: TTT: Tattoo Hardcover Maxime Buchi 9781786270757 $95.00 ART Sep 25, 2018

Over the past decade, tattoos have become one of the most popular forms of visual culture in the world. TTT: Tattoo is a survey of over 300 of the best international tattooers working today, including Duncan X, Tomas Tomas, Scott Campbell, the Leu family and Stephanie Tamez. Exploring the connections between tattoo culture today and seminal figures and developments in the recent past, the book examines how the historical styles of this most enduring art form blend into new ones.
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Series: GilesSolveKatie Hardcover Giles Deacon 9781786271839 $110.00 DESIGN Jun 26, 2018

Award-winning fashion designer Giles Deacon, celebrated photographer Sølve Sundsbø, and super-stylist Katie Grand explore 15 years of their finest collaborations in this inspiring and unique book, illustrated with stunning photography by Sølve Sundsbø.For the first time, Deacon, Sundsbø, and Grand discuss the stories, production and artistry behind some of their greatest work together, much of which is published here for the first time. Through exclusive interviews, the trio examines the clothing, photography, and styling – recording their insp... + Read More
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Series: Cats & Kittens A Memory Game Game Marcel George 9781786271549 $22.50 GAMES & ACTIVITIES May 01, 2018

Match the cats and kittens of 25 breeds from around the world in this beautifully illustrated memory game. To play, simply place the cards face down and see if you can remember where the mother cat and her kitten are located. Collect more pairs than your opponent to win!With all kinds of breeds included – from the British shorthair to the Siamese, and from the Maine Coon to the hairless Sphynx – this fun and educational game will appeal to cat lovers everywhere.
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Series: Manifesto! The Art Movements Game Game Lauren Tamaki 9781786271631 $22.50 GAMES & ACTIVITIES May 01, 2018

Andy Warhol is Pop, Pablo Picasso is Cubist and Marcel Duchamp is Dada. Artists gather in movements, just as wildebeests run in herds. Do you know the great art movements and how the great artists fit into them? Play Manifesto to test your knowledge or effortlessly learn a little art history. Collect illustrated cards of fifty-two iconic artists and group them into their art movements to win. The accompanying booklet relates the fascinating biographies of each artist. Based on Go Fish, this gameÂ is the perfect gift for all art lovers of all ages.Â
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Series: Read This Read This if You Want to Be a Great Writer Paperback Ross Raisin 9781786271976 $25.99 LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES May 01, 2018

This book demystifies the writing process, empowering you to write your own novel or short story. The author explains expert technique in a clear and jargon-free way, with examples from the fifty greatest writers of our time. For aspiring writers of all ages and abilities, Read This If You Want to Be a Great Writer will motivate and strengthen your writing talent.
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Series: Around the World in 80 Around the World in 80 Trees (The perfect gift for tree lovers) Hardcover Jonathan Drori 9781786271617 $35.99 NATURE May 29, 2018

"An arboreal odyssey" – NATURE"One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year" – DAILY MAILDiscover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Drori's number one bestseller…Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses plant science to illuminate how trees play a role in every part of human life, from the romantic to the regrettable. From the trees of Britain, to India'... + Read More
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Series: Vision Color and Composition for Film Hardcover Hans P. Bacher 9781786272201 $71.00 PERFORMING ARTS May 15, 2018

Featuring hundreds of carefully hand-crafted illustrations as well as significant tuition on how to best compose and use images to create the most powerful frames, this book is potentially Hans P. Bacher's life's work encapsulated in one volume. Here, the internationally renowned production designer shares his expertise in an easy-to-follow and imaginative way – giving tips, exercises, and a depth of knowledge garnered from a lifetime in the industry.Bacher's production designs have established the look of many seminal animated films such as Th... + Read More
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Series: The Short Story of The Short Story of Photography A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Works, Themes & Techniques Paperback Ian Haydn Smith 9781786272010 $28.99 PHOTOGRAPHY May 08, 2018

The Short Story of Photography is a new and innovative introduction to the subject of photography. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key photographs from the first experiments in the early 19th century to digital photography. The design of the book allows the student or photography enthusiast to easily navigate their way around key genres, artists, themes, and techniques. Accessible and concise, the book explains how, why, and when certain photographs really have changed the world.
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Series: Racing Bicycles The Illustrated Story of Road Cycling Hardcover Nick Higgins 9781786271662 $25.99 SPORTS & RECREATION Jun 19, 2018

Everything you need to know about road cycling – the bikes, the races, the famous riders – in an intricately illustrated, compact volume. Every major historical development of the road bicycle and the road race is illustrated, from the first geared bikes to modern-day time-trial machines, and from the first penny-farthing races up to the modern Tour de France. Also included are a wealth of facts, figures, and stats, as well as intriguing and quirky stories from the history of competitive cycling.
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Series: Soccer Style The Magic and Madness Hardcover Simon Doonan 9781786272027 $42.99 SPORTS & RECREATION Jun 12, 2018

Author Simon Doonan has two passions in life: Fashion and Football. At one time these two obsessions would have made very strange bedfellows. But times have changed: football and fashion have fallen in love. The unapologetic and unbridled style choices of today's soccer stars offer a fascinating window into the heart of the game. Looking at the beautiful game through the lens of style, Doonan entertainingly explores the magic and madness of this unique culture. Charting football style from its very beginnings, he pays homage to the great style ... + Read More
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Series: Terrific Timelines: Cars Press out, put together & display! Kit Richard Ferguson 9781786271204 $28.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Jun 19, 2018

Find out all about cars with this beautiful and unique display timeline.Featuring 20 of the most famous and iconic cars from from their invention in the 1880s to today's modern supercars, each car has its own fact-file and press-out model to add to your ultimate car display.With stunning illustrations by Michael Kirkham, this ingenious and eye-catching timeline slots together easily to brighten up any shelf, mantelpiece, or school display.
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Series: Stickyscapes Stickyscapes Superheroes Stickers Jason Ford 9781786272034 $15.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 7 Jun 19, 2018

Try out your superpowers with this superhero sticker book! This astonishing double-sided panoramic play scene folds out to a length of four feet and contains a superheroes' cityscape on one side and supervillains' underground lair, complete with laser defence system and sinister research lab, on the other. Decorate the scene with more than 150 stickers of super men, women, kids, and animals, plus their villainous counterparts, and a whole range of props and objects.
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Series: Hoakes Island A Fiendish Puzzle Adventure Hardcover Helen Friel 9781786270337 $25.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 May 15, 2018

Henry Hoakes has gone missing and Hoakes Island Amusement Park is in grave danger. This notebook, a hastily assembled collection of journal entries, notes, puzzles, and clues, is the only key to find out what's happened to Henry and stop the dastardly developers who want to knock down the park. Â Solve the puzzles and discover keys and clues as you travel around the island on a quest to rescue Rita the anteater, Granville the gorilla, and the rest of the talking animals who live there. It's a race against time that only a puzzle master can win!... + Read More
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Series: Little Guides to Great Lives Little Guides to Great Lives: Marie Curie Hardcover Isabel Thomas 9781786271532 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Jun 05, 2018

Marie Curie was a brilliant scientist who coined the term 'radioactivity', discovered polonium and radium, and helped develop treatments for cancer. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, but her dedication to physics ultimately caused her death from radiation.From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson ... + Read More
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Series: Little Guides to Great Lives Little Guides to Great Lives: Amelia Earhart Hardcover Isabel Thomas 9781786271600 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Jun 05, 2018

The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Earhart was a superstar of aviation in the 1920s and 1930s and a pioneer of women's rights. Her disappearance in 1937, while attempting to fly around the world, remains an unsolved mystery.From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela, and Amel... + Read More
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Series: Little Guides to Great Lives Little Guides to Great Lives: Nelson Mandela Hardcover Isabel Thomas 9781786271952 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Jun 05, 2018

Anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, Nelson Mandela's journey from political prisoner to president of South Africa is an incredible tale of triumph in the face of adversity. 2018 marks a hundred years since his birth. From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela, and Amelia Earha... + Read More
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Series: Little Guides to Great Lives Little Guides to Great Lives: Leonardo Da Vinci Hardcover Isabel Thomas 9781786271884 $16.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Jun 05, 2018

Most famous as the painter who created the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci is also one of history's greatest geniuses—he was a mathematician, architect, astronomer, scientist, and musician. and he even invented the helicopter! From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela, and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides t... + Read More
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Series: Make and Move Mega: Creatures of the Deep Kit Sato Hisao 9781786271907 $24.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 14 May 22, 2018

Amazing undersea creatures to press out, slot together, and play with!Make a great white shark, a giant squid, a turtle, a spider crab, and an enormous blue whale. Each of these detailed 3D models comes with easy-to-follow instructions, and no scissors or glue required.Created by Sato Hisao, talented paper artist and engineer. Perfect for ages 8+ and a great project for adults, too!
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Series: Monsters! A Scary Top Score Game Printed item Rob Hodgson 9781786271709 $12.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 10 May 29, 2018

Which monster has the most horrible habits? Who has the biggest sweet tooth? Compete to win the most cards as you pit 30 scary and smelly monsters against each other. With awesome illustrations and hilarious descriptions of each creepy creature, this is the perfect game to play with your friends and family!
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Series: Once Upon a Time A Fairy Tale Top Score Game Printed item Lizzy Stewart 9781786271723 $12.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 6 - 10 May 29, 2018

Who is the most mischievous character? Who is the bravest? Stage the ultimate fairy-tale battle as you pit 30 magical characters against each other to beat your opponents. With amazing illustrations and wickedly funny descriptions of each character, create fairy tales as you play!
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Series: Bob's Blue Period Hardcover Marion Deuchars 9781786270702 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 5 May 22, 2018

Bob the bird loves to paint pictures with his best friend Bat. But one day Bat goes away and Bob is sad. He tries to paint, but everything he paints is blue! Can his friends help him to find his bright colors again?From Marion Deuchars comes this charming and funny follow-up to Bob the Artist, about feeling sad, expressing your emotions and ways to feel better.
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Series: Top Score Games Empty 20-copy Counter Display Counterpack (empty) 9781786279996 $0.00 NON-CLASSIFIABLE Jul 31, 2017

Our custom-designed Top Score Unit houses 20 Top Score sets on two tiers, improving visibility and saving valuable countertop and shelf space. Measuring 11.4 inches tall, 6.5 inches wide and 10.6 inches deep, the Top Score Unit will display four different varieties of Top Score Games sets, five deep. The sloping tiers ensure that your Top Score Games are presentable, even when the unit is no longer full.