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The Little Book Of Dior

Pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated this little book of dior tells the story of 70 years of opulent fashion. christian dior's spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the parisian fashion world is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion and will look perfect on your coffee table too!

Prada Catwalk: The Complete Collections

A cute coffee table book that inside opens with a concise history of the iconic house of prada, this beautiful blue book has been illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images that showcase hundreds of spectacular clothes, details, accessories, beauty looks and set designs - and, of course, the top fashion models who wore them on the runway, from naomi campbell and gisele to kate moss and kaia gerber. dimensions: 277 x 190mm * prada catwalk book * makes for a cute coffee table book * a rich reference section, including an extensive index, concludes the book.

Dior Catwalk: The Complete Collections

A cute grey coffee table book that features a concise history of the house of dior before exploring the collections themselves all in chronological order. each new 'era' in dior's history is inaugurated by a brief overview and biography of the new designer, while individual collections are introduced by a short text unveiling their influences and highlights and illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images.

Bookspeed: Little People Big Dreams: RuPaul

Young readers can discover the life of rupaul, the performer, supermodel and host of rupaul's drag race.even before little ru was born, a fortune teller told his mum that he would one day be famous…it was only a matter of time before he figured out how.

Bookspeed: Little People Big Dreams: Andy Warhol

Little andy was the tiniest and palest child of the warholas, a humble couple from slovakia who lived in pittsburgh.sketchbook glued to his hand, he loved every minute of drawing, but he was too shy to show his work to others, even to his family!

Bookspeed: Little People Big Dreams: Charles Darwin

Although he didn’t do very well at school, charles darwin was passionately curious about wildlife, humans and plants. after a journey to south america, he developed his landmark theory: that all living things evolve.

Bookspeed: Little People Big Dreams: Greta Thunberg

When young greta learned of the climate crisis she stopped talking. she couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our earth.

Bookspeed: Little People Big Dreams: Aretha Franklin

Discover the life of aretha franklin, 'the queen of soul'. the fourth of five children, aretha was born in tennessee and took the stage at an early age in her father's church choir.

Bookspeed: 111 Coffee Shops In London That You Shouldn't Miss

The ultimate coffee-lovers guide to london, it features the most interesting and unusual, from neighbourhood cafes to third-wave espresso bars and is full of exotic surprises and unexpected entertainments. full colour photographs throughout..

Bookspeed: 111 London Pubs & Bars That You Shouldn't Miss

In this collection of 111 bars and pubs in london you'll find rooftops, basements, gardens, caves, breweries, distilleries and so much more. you'll find places the locals couldn't let die and venues so impressive, people have done their upmost to keep them under wraps.

Bookspeed: 111 Gardens in London That You Shouldn't Miss

London’s green spaces are not only testament to the english love of gardening; they are also steeped in history. kings hunted in them, airships were built in them, and many famous londoners are buried in graveyards-turned-gardens.

Bookspeed: The Great British Bucket List

The 60 achievable mini-adventures in this book celebrate the best of britain, and are graded in difficulty from comically easy to mildly challenging, making them suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities. they include the most beautiful place to go for a stroll, the easiest place to go wild swimming and the most spectacular place to have a cup of tea - not to mention flying in a spitfire, visiting historic houses, fossil-hunting, eco-glamping, and finding delicious food among the hedgerows..

Bookspeed: The Little Book of Self Care for New Mums

An experienced midwife and doula offer a friendly guide to help new mums cope with their kids. filled with tips and supportive ideas, this book offers a relaxed approach to tackling post-natal depression, which affects one in ten new mothers.

Bookspeed: The Little Book of Self Care for Mums To Be

Drawing on decades of experience, midwife beccy hands and doula alexis stickland share insider tips on keeping yourself comfortable, happy and calm, however your pregnancy and birth may unfold. from the best sleeping positions and simple recipes for morning sickness to relaxing essential oils and easy home remedies for aches and pains, this book will help you feel supported, empowered and understood.

Bookspeed: Slow

This invaluable guide to slow living will not only boost your physical and mental well-being but enrich your relationships and help you to reconnect with what’s really important. with practical advice on self-care, breathing techniques, mindfulness, ethical living and eating, and how best to cultivate quiet moments every day, slow is your companion to a happier, calmer you..

Alexander McQueen (V&A)

Known best as britain's most daring designer, this gorgeous croc-print book is packed full of essays, illustrations and iconic designs celebrating alexander mcqueen's legendary legacy.  dimensions: h25cm x w32cm x d3cm alexander mcqueen book makes for the perfect coffee table book featuring a gorgeous croc print front cover full of stunning photos and illustration 347 pages hardback.

Drag: The Complete Story

  known for it's astounding transformation, communication, and, above all, exaggeration, this fearless book observes this increasingly complex world by exploring drag's journey - from the surprising, to the sophisticated, to the utterly bizarre - through the twentieth century and up to the present day. dimensions: 257mm x 190mm x 28mm drag book written by simon doonan makes for the perfect coffee table book full of dazzling photography and thematic chapters 240 pages hardback.

Face Fitness

Known as 'the new botox' - learn all the secret tips and tricks to take your skincare to the next level with this guide to toning, sculpting, and strengthening your skin using simple, natural techniques.  face fitness book contains 50 easy-to-follow facial exercises for healthy, radiant skin discover facial stretches, massage exercises, meditative affirmations, and clean beauty tips from industry experts that will instantly rejuvenate your complexion.

Little Book Of Yves St Laurent

Deep dive into the history of yves saint laurent with this cute blue pocket-sized book! beautifully illustrated, this book tells the invigorating story of 60 years of innovative fashion design.

Skincare: The Ultimate No Nonsense Guide

This fabulous bright yellow book written by the queen of skin caroline hirons is set to be your go-to book for all things skincare. it explains the facts, the myths and the best way to get good skin - on any budget too!

Working Hard Hardly Working

  in working hard, hardly working, entrepreneur and self-proclaimed 'lazy workaholic' grace beverley challenges this unrealistic and unnecessary split, and offers a fresh take on how to create your own balance, be more productive and feel fulfilled.insightful, curious and refreshingly honest, working hard, hardly working will make you reflect on what you want from your life and work - and then help you chart your path to get there.

The Ketchup Lover's Cookbook

So, you know someone who likes their meals saucier than some thinly-veiled flirting? but, tartier?

What Would The Rock Do? Book

Can you smell what the rock is cooking? not really, because this isn’t a cookbook.

Star Wars Galactic Baking Cookbook

Make out of this world sweet and savoury treats with this star wars galactic baking cookbook! it includes recipes from tatooine, hoth and beyond.

Where's Attenborough? Book

So, david attenborough is touring the world and hiding better than the tv remote and all those lost socks. can you find him?

101 Craft And World Whiskies To Try Before You Die Book

With new, innovative distilleries popping up all over the place, the world is covered with more whisky than the floor of a pub after a riotous folk band’s set. but, with so many brands out there, how do you know which ones to drink?

Brain Fitness Book

So, you want your brain to be as strong as the rock’s biceps, but you can’t find the right brain gym? no problem, exercise it at home with this brain fitness book!

Bookspeed: Little People Big Dreams: Michelle Obama

Young michelle grew up on the south side of chicago in a close-knit family. she loved school, achieving a's, and worked hard to blaze trails at the universities of princeton and harvard.

Bookspeed: Japaneasy

Many people are intimidated at the idea of cooking japanese food at home. but in japaneasy, tim anderson reveals that many japanese recipes require no specialist ingredients at all, and can in fact be whipped up with products found at your local supermarket.

Bookspeed: Little People Big Dreams: Kamala Harris

Kamala used to accompany her parents to civil rights marches in california, tied to her sister's pushchair so she wouldn't get lost. from an early age, she dreamed of becoming a lawyer to help people in need.

Bookspeed: Little People Big Dreams: Ruth Bader Ginsberg

Discover the incredible life of ruth bader ginsburg, the beloved supreme court justice. little ruth's mum taught her to be a lady - which meant to be her own independent self.

Rizzoli: The Perfect Imperfection of Golden Goose

With its distinctive star, golden goose is a made in italy fashion brand that is synonymous with excellent craftsmanship and cool, where imperfection is considered the point of strength and uniqueness. this book is a journey into the golden personality, family and community, with interviews, stories and behind-the-scenes glimpses of its world of creativity, manufacture and authenticity.

Rizzoli: Rankin Play

Play draws exclusively on rankin’s archive of photographs of the biggest names in contemporary music—from the rock gods who shaped our musical landscape to the british invasion of the 1990s and the american superstars who mix music and production to define what the record industry is today. pages: 208 hardback 216 x 26 x 260mm.

Rizzoli: Tom Ford

This book is a complete catalogue of ford's design work for both gucci and yves saint laurent from 1994 to 2004. pages: 416 hardback 285 x 56 x 373mm.

Bookspeed: Little People Big Dreams: David Attenborough

Little david grew up in leicester on the campus of a university, where his father was a professor. as a child, he spent hours in the science library, collating his own specimens and creating a mini animal museum.

Rizzoli: Gucci

An unprecedented publication showcasing gucci as never before, including thought-provoking essays, commentaries, and authoritative anecdotes along with previously unpublished contemporary and archival photographs. pages: 384 hardback 260 x 38 x 330mm.

Rizzoli: Yohji Yamamoto

In yamamoto & yohji, this luxuriously bound book explores all the major themes in his forty years of counter-fashion design showing for the very first time his work not only on the yamamoto brands but as well on his brand y’s and these various collaborations in architecture, movies, plays, literature. pages: 428 hardback 256 x 42 x 337mm.

Yves Saint Laurent: Haute Couture Catwalk Book

Phaidon: Living In Nature

An awe-inspiring collection of contemporary homes designed to foster a connection with the essential elements of landscape living in nature showcases a selection of architect-designed houses that have something fundamental in common: a special relationship with the natural world. each of the book's 50 homes is carefully chosen for its stunning location, whether cocooned within the earth itself or soaring high amongst treetops, surrounded by cooling waters, or resisting the desert heat.