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Introducing TouchThinkLearn books, the new format which redefines the very young concept book market. They're an ingeniously simple and tactile way of communicating core concepts, allowing the youngest readers to actively explore knowledge in a hands-on, multi-dimensional way. Just seeing the cover, with its powerful combination of die-cuts and raised, shaped elements, readers will know they're in for a very special treat: a book to be experienced on many levels, and conveying 3D visual excitement without the fragility associated with such novelty formats as pop-ups or lift-the-flaps. And best of all, these titles celebrate the very physicality of the book and the experience of actually holding the book and tracing its shapes with a finger. Colours offers a dazzling showcase of the TouchThinkLearn format: simple raised die-cut shapes on a left-hand page mirrored in the scooped-out forms of the right: the clean beauty of a green leaf's surface paired with the hungry caterpillar that munches on its inside edge; the polished outside of a ripe-red apple matched with the creamy colour of the apple's inside punctuated by two tiny black seeds. Simultaneously bold and exquisite, Colours brings a new dimension to earliest learning.

Introducing TouchThinkLearn books, the new format which redefines the very young concept book market. They're an ingeniously simple and tactile way of communicating core concepts, allowing the youngest readers to actively explore knowledge in a hands-on, multi-dimensional way. Just seeing the cover, with its powerful combination of die-cuts and raised, shaped elements, readers will know they're in for a very special treat: a book to be experienced on many levels, and conveying 3D visual excitement without the fragility associated with such novelty formats as pop-ups or lift-the-flaps. And best of all, these titles celebrate the very physicality of the book and the experience of actually holding the book and tracing its shapes with a finger. Opposites is the ideal subject for the TouchThinkLearn format: the raised die-cuts of the left-hand page 'reflected' in the depressed cut-outs of the right. Whether it's the moon rising out of the night of one page and the sun setting in the day of the next; or a little polar bear emerging into the white arctic snow and a tiny mouse disappearing down a black hole, Opposites offers shape and reality to give early learning new dimension.

Plant eaters can be so cruel! What's a carnivore to do? The Lion, Great White Shark and Timber Wolf start a club to find a way to make friends with the herbivores. But it's hard to keep friends when they're all so tasty!

Enact your favourite lightsaber battles from all six Star Wars films! Simply attach the two plastic lightsabers - one blue and one red - to duelling thumbs with Velcro, and enact your favourite battle scenes. Each of the seven spreads acts as a 'game board', or a stage for battle.

This little book is brimming with hip contemporary art celebrating that warm-and-fuzzy feeling! Hearts, bouquets, doilies, chocolates, couples holding hands and words of sweet nothing are reinvented with a cool modern twist, offering page after page of creative ways to say 'I love you.'

This illustrated reference compiles more than 2000 collective nouns and brings them to life in stunningly colourful, graphic artwork from the design dynamos at Woop Studios. Chock-full of treasures of the English language, the diversity of terms collected here covers topics from plants and animals (a parade of elephants, a stand of trees) to people and things (a pomposity of professors, an exultation of fireworks) and range from the familiar (a pride of lions) to the downright obscure (an ooze of amoebas). Pronunciations, definitions, etymologies and historical anecdotes throughout make the book as entertaining to read as it is beautiful to look at.

World-renowned musician Brian Eno is celebrated in this comprehensive monograph for his equally innovative explorations in the world of visual art. Spanning more than thirty large-scale projects over forty years of work, this book weaves a dialogue between Eno's museum and gallery installations and his musical endeavors--which have included collaborations with everyone from Devo and the Talking Heads to U2--all illustrated in archival materials, many never before published, including sketchbook pages, installation views, screen shots and more. Texts by Steve Dietz, Brian Dillon, Roy Ascott, and William R. Wright contextualise Eno's contribution to new media art, while text by Eno himself reveals a first-person glimpse into his creative thinking and process. Every copy includes a download code for a previously unreleased piece of music created by Eno, making this collection a must-have for Eno fans and collectors everywhere.

Darth Vader: The Dark Side Box will include a stature of Darth Vader in an iconic pose (raising his fist in a classic 'force choke' move), along with a 48 page booklet of film images and classic Vader quotes, a customisable stand and stickers.

This make-your-own button kit (in the same format as our popular Button Factory) features brand new designs from UK design studio, Sukie.

Crafted as if lifted directly from the world of Star Wars, THE JEDI PATH reveals new dimensions of history and lore about the Jedi Order. Divided into four parts, marking the major ranks Jedi hold during their service, this manual explains the history and hierarchy of the Order; what the force is and how to wield it; and what Jedi must know-from the nuances of light saber combat, to the specifics of field equipment in order to take their place in galactic culture.

In the Star Trek(R) universe, the Enterprise's chief science officer Spock personifies taking a logical approach to life's problems and experiences. The Mr. Spock Logic and Prosperity Box encourages fans to tap into their inner Vulcan and take inspiration from Spock's cool, capable calm, depicting him in a unique hand-painted bust while giving the Vulcan salute to 'live long and prosper.' The set comes complete with a display stand and booklet filled with advice for being analytical and objective while dealing with human emotions, as well as philosophical quotes and images of Spock in action. Perfect for the office, mantle, starship bridge, or anywhere else rational thought and tidings of prosperity might come in handy.

This beautiful volume celebrates the life and work of one of the 20th century's most important photographers, Dorothea Lange. The introduction presents an authoritative illustrated biography of Lange by her goddaughter, Elizabeth Partridge, compiled using rare archival materials available only to close family members of the artist (audio interviews, field notes, journal entries, and letters). The rest of the book comprises a career-spanning monograph of Lange's gorgeous and important work. This beautiful hardcover has the potential to be our current era's definitive book on Lange.

Over 100 million people use the Instagram app to take beautiful, lo-fi-looking photos of the special moments in their lives and then instantly share them with the world. This is Happening is the first-ever crowd-sourced book of Instagram photos, all capturing that single, fleeting moment that makes us happy and just begs to be photographed--the perfect cup of coffee, a scenic moment on the morning commute, the joy of new shoes, a loved one's shy smile. Featuring over 200 stunning shots by as many distinctive photographers, this petite yet chunky volume is an inspiring showcase of the easily-overlooked details that fill us with wonder each day, all captured through the dreamy lens of Instagram.

This playtime craft kit up cycles everyday boxes into adorable dwellings from around the world and hours of fun for the whole family. A cereal box becomes a jaunty British double-decker bus, or a milk carton makes a perfect pagoda with the included building design pattern sheets, decorative stickers, and easy-to-follow instructions for 15 projects.

In this irresistibly funny follow-up to the breakout bestseller "Darth Vader and Son," Vader--Sith Lord and leader of the Galactic Empire--now faces the trials, joys, and mood swings of raising his daughter Leia as she grows from a sweet little girl into a rebellious teenager.

In All About Eyes, bestselling author and global makeup mogul Bobbi Brown shares her expert tips for getting beautiful, show stopping eyes. The book covers basic eye care, essential makeup techniques and products, step-by-steps for stunning go-to looks (such as smoky, sparkly and natural), and tips for selecting eyewear and wearing makeup with glasses. Packaged as a small, chic, take-anywhere hardcover, this accessible manual has something for women with all different types of eyes!