Bøker om Christmas2021

Laugh with Ruffles as he faces all the tricksy troubles of toddler life in this brightly coloured new picture book series from award-winning author and illustrator, David Melling. Ruff! But when Ruffles wants to splash in puddles with his best friend, Ruby, he soon learns that some things are definitely worth wearing your coat for!

A gorgeous gift book filled with 52 seasonal activities that families and friends can enjoy together, published in collaboration with the National Trust. Make every Sunday a fun day with an inspirational nature activity for every weekend of the year!

A brilliantly-conceived and hugely imaginative 'sequel' to Mary Shelley's masterpiece, Following Frankenstein is a hugely exciting and beautifully-written historical adventure, perfect for 9-12 year olds. Sometimes I was jealous of the monster of Frankenstein.

A beautiful collection from much-loved poet Pam Ayres, compiling her best verse dedicated to animals, illustrated by Ellie Snowdon.

The inspiring stories of 50 key figures in Great Britain's history, who had an impact on the ways we live, think and feel today. Throughout the centuries, the history of this small island nation has been shaped by the people who were born in Britain or arrived on its shores.

The ordered calm of Gloucester Abbey is shattered by the murder of one of its monks.

A little book full of words and phrases all about food from the delunctuous to the yucksome! Packed with toothsome wordy snippets and fun ideas from Roald Dahl's brilliant stories and characters, it is the perfect inspiration gift to help children get writing creatively and build their confidence with words.

A little book full of words and phrases inspired by Roald Dahl's stories of fantabulous animals, frightswiping creatures and beastliness! Packed with bewildering words and fun ideas, it is the perfect inspiration gift to help children get writing creatively and build their confidence with words.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Summerwater, The Fell is a novel for our times - the story of a woman in quarantine who can't take it any more and goes hill-walking at dusk . . .

"Sharp, funny and brightly imaginative - a big adventure filled with magic and heart" - Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of the Nevermoor series "Amari is magical" - Angie Thomas, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give

Award-winning historian Catrine Clay tells the story of ordinary Germans who witnessed the rise of Nazism in Germany from within and dared to resist it.

Terence: The Man Who Invented Design offers a candid, authentic insight, much of which has never before been published, into the Terence Conran life and legacy from two collaborators who knew him best.

Discusses the enduring relationship between Britain and Libya, and interplay between tactical and strategic levels and historical recurrences throughout the last two centuries of Libya's history.

Read the incredible storiesand hear the dreams of 30 young Indigenous people and People of Colour protecting the planet

The first complete guide to English Sparkling Wine. Endorsed by the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). This book covers everything there is to know about English Sparkling Wine and is the perfect companion for the connoisseur and amateur alike.

Clean Cocktails is a dynamic and exciting book about how to create delicious, non-alcohol Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka and even Rhubarb cocktails. Practical recipe instructions and inspirational colour photographs combine to give you all the information you need to create a beautiful and delicious array of low-alcohol beverages.

- The World Beer Guide will incorporate decades of Roger's beer experience alongside new trends and modern processes- Each region across the globe will be given detailed analysis and information- The book will also explore how the smaller breweries are still competing with the large co-orporations

Stand alone novel from the author of the bestselling DCI Daley Series. Gangs of London meets The Sopranos. Terms of Restitution is a thrilling gangland tale of shifting alliances and deceit, punctuated by the real family problems that we all face and underpinned by Meyrick's trademark dark humour throughout.

George Orwell once said that the British love a really good murder. He might have added that the only thing the British love more than a good murder is a really good scandal, and best of all are the sexual and political scandals that take place behind the gilded doors of Britain's royal palaces. From Edward II's intimate relationship with Piers Gaveston to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's dramatic exit from the royal family, the royal residences have seen it all.This glorious romp of a book contains new information on well-known and not-so-well-known scandals, including those that have only recently been revealed through the release of previously secret official papers. Exploring surviving palaces such as Kensington as well as long vanished residences including Whitehall, Scandals of the Royal Palaces is the first in-depth look at the bad behaviour of not just the royals themselves but also palace officials, courtiers, household servants and hangers on.Delving into the bitter hatreds that generations of King Georges nursed for their eldest sons, Queen Victoria's opium fuelled rages and Edward VII's near-miss perjury conviction, royal expert Tom Quinn reveals that scandal and the royal family have always been bedfellows. And if the behaviour of today's royals is anything to go by, the glittering palaces will continue to house intriguing, embarrassing and outrageous scandals for centuries to come.

Filled with lush photography, this practical and accessible guide will show you how to make your garden a place of beauty and inspiration during the winter months, as well as throughout the year.

A charming holiday baking cookbook brimming with delicious, indulgent recipes, cozy winter photography, and lots of holiday cheer from well-known blogger Sarah Kieffer.

A childhood memoir about growing up in the middle of nowhere and watching too much TV, from beloved comedian, Josh Widdicombe.

From legend to history - the myths surrounding the world's favourite dish, debunked

Gladiator meets Cormac McCarthy's The Road in the brilliant new thriller from the country's leading Ancient Rome expert.

Explore how to build business resilience in the face of uncertainty and learn to thrive in often digital-first environments by connecting with your people and customers in a meaningful way.

Blast off into the cosmos as we explore the ultimate vehicles: spaceships. Featuring illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock, this book shows how rockets launch, how we got to the Moon (and back), how rovers explore the surface of Mars, how probes reach the outer Solar System and more. Gatefolds and flaps will reveal spaceships' inner workings.