Michael O'Mara Books

This beautifully illustrated journal is the perfect gift for creative people everywhere, people who like to use colouring and drawing as a means to focus the mind and de-stress. The eye-catching pages contain illustrations that can be completed to induce a calming sense of mindfulness. There's a lovely balance of blank pages and lined pages - space to doodle repeating patterns or draw a still-life, and space for readers to jot down their thoughts, favourite poems, quotes and even to-do lists and appointment times. With meditations on calm and musings from well-known poets, artists and authors, this 'inspiration book' is sure to stimulate readers and help them flex their creative muscles.

Colouring for grown-ups is an exciting new craze which cultivates your inner calm and helps to de-stress. Lose yourself in these pages of mandala inspired patterns, or give this attractive book as a gift, perfect for any colouring fan. Featuring eye-catching patterns, a stunning foil cover, and full-colour flaps with beautiful gift tags to cut out and keep, this lovely small-format book is a great value gift for colouring enthusiasts of any age.

Explore your artistic side, free your mind and explore your inner creative as you colour in these beautiful patterns. Packed full of beautiful and intricate illustrations to colour and complete, this is the perfect way to take a break and relax. * Doodling and colouring have long been known to enhance one's thought processes and provide a relaxing yet highly creative way to free the mind. * Unleash your inner creative talent as you complete the designs with your own colour palettes. * Put some colour in your life and create a piece work that you can truly be proud of. * This new small, flexiback format is perfect for handbags and rucksacks, so you can colour wherever you are.

Colouring for grown-ups is an exciting new craze which cultivates your inner calm and helps to de-stress. Lose yourself in these pages of decorative flower patterns, or give this attractive book as a gift, perfect for any colouring fan. Let your creativity bloom with Fabulous Flowers, jam-packed full of fantastically floral patterns and designs, from meadows of poppies to fields full of sunflowers and more. With a beautiful foil cover, stunning borders to every floral page and flaps with pretty bookmarks to cut out and cherish, this is the perfect gift for anyone who loves to colour.

You see, but you do not observe. The distinction is clear.' Such were the words of the master detective Sherlock Holmes to Dr Watson, as he noted how his friend failed to implement Holmes's techniques. In How to think like Sherlock you will learn how to increase your powers of observation, memory, deduction and reasoning using the tricks and techniques of the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. The book incorporates the latest techniques and theories across a range of topics: NLP, memory mapping, body language, information shifting and speed reading - this is a supremely practical book that will make you look at the world in a new light, and more importantly, impress those around you. Packed full of case studies, quotes and trivia from Arthur Conan Doyle's original novels and short stories, the book also includes a series of fun tasks and games for you to complete that will ensure that when you reach the end of the book you will be thinking like Sherlock Holmes, the master of the science of deduction. You will never look at a shirt cuff, trouser hem or scuff of dirt on a shoe in the same way again!

A titan of technological innovation, Steve Jobs thought differently to everyone else. He had the mercurial ability to know what people wanted before they knew it themselves, and what's more, he knew how to sell that idea. An advocator of good design in both function as well as appearance, his influence in Silicone Valley changed the way the world thinks about technology. But how did he achieve such success? What were his methods? How to Think Like Steve Jobs reveals the philosophies and carefully honed skills Jobs used in his journey to the top and in the consolidation of Apple's unique place in the public consciousness. With his thoughts on innovation, how to find inspiration, presenting an idea, advertising and much more, you can learn how to view the world through the eyes of a genius. The insights this book provides into the mind of the master will have you thinking like Steve Jobs in no time at all.

Best known as the creator of the world's most famous equation, E=mc2, Albert Einstein's theories of relativity challenged centuries of received wisdom dating back to Newton. Without his groundbreaking work in relativity and quantum physics, our knowledge of the cosmos might lag decades behind where it is today. But Einstein was not only an extraordinary scientific thinker. He was a humanitarian who detested war and tried to stem the proliferation of hitherto unimaginably destructive weapons that his work had in part made possible. He spent a lifetime fighting authoritarianism and promoting personal freedom, selflessly standing up to those who posed a threat to those ideals. He was also a bona fide superstar and was instantly recognizable to millions who had not the least understanding of the intricacies of his scientific theories. Even now, the image of the tussled-hair 'mad professor' poking his tongue out at the camera is familiar across the globe. In How to Think Like Einstein, you can explore his unique approach to solving the great scientific mysteries of his age and trace the disparate ideas and influences that helped shape his personality and outlook - for better and worse.

Ever wanted to ameliorate your atavistic lexicon, engage in a little intellectual badinage or been discombobulated by tricky diction? 500 Words You Should Know has you covered. This book will inspire the reader to use uncommon words in their correct context, utilize the English language to its full potential, and test themselves on the words they think they already know. This is a book for the appreciator of correct usage, and contains words you thought you knew (decimate, caveat, nemesis), words you should know (euphemism, diatribe, tautology), and just a few that you might want to know (peripatetic, shibboleth, callipygian). Arranged thematically, each word is dissected, with a brief explanation of etymology, historical and modern usage, allowing you to fully understand and effectively employ the word in its proper context. For those interested in everything this eclectic language has to offer, who wish to celebrate its majesty and depth, this veracious cornucopia of knowledge will have you confabulating with the literary cognoscenti in no time.

Be inspired by Bill Gates and learn how to think big, manage a vast company, compete with the best and stay ahead of your rivals. A household name for his role in the founding of ubiquitous computer software company Microsoft, Bill Gates is one of the world's great businessmen. Creating software language was just the beginning of a journey that would eventually see Gates become the wealthiest man in the world, eventually turning away from the computer screen to combat injustices in the world and start his own charity. This fascinating guide: * reveals the key motivations, decisions and philosophies that made Gates a name synonymous with success. * studies how he honed his business acumen, faced down all competitors, overcame adversity and stood strong in the face of overwhelming odds * contains quotes and passages by and about Bill Gates With this book you too can learn how to think like Bill Gates.

Have you ever wondered why ice floats and water is such a freaky liquid? Or why chillies and mustard are both hot but in different ways? Or why microwaves don't cook from the inside out? In this fascinating scientific tour of household objects, The One Show presenter and all-round Science Bloke Marty Jopson has the answer to all of these, and many more, baffling questions about the chemistry and physics of the everyday stuff we use every day.

Written by the President of the Queen's English Society and covering all of the basics, this clear and practical guide will teach anyone how to write and use English correctly. What is good English, and why do we need it? The Queen's English shows how the English language, used properly, has great power to instruct, move and entertain people, but used incorrectly, can lead to a lack of clarity and confusion. This book informs in a light-hearted way, reminding readers how to use the basics of grammar, punctuation and spelling, as well as further teaching them new tips and tricks of style, rhetoric, vocabulary and the use of foreign phrases, to give their writing and speech a stylish and impressive flair. The book also shows the perils of using language incorrectly, offering extremely (if unintentionally) humorous examples of where bad English can cause one thing to mean something entirely different! Authoritative yet entertaining, and illustrated with pithy drawings, this is the ideal book for anyone who strives for clear, stylish and accurate communication.

Just Brick It is a fun Lego construction book for adults, showing you how to build impressive, quirky and hugely appealing objects using the bricks we all know and love. Made up of 20 different projects, including objects for the home and holiday decorations, as well as stylish art and design ideas, this is a fun, practical and gloriously silly guide. Detailed yet easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through each step, so that you too can build your own Lego masterpieces. This hugely entertaining yet challenging book proves that Lego is most definitely not just for kids!

Renowned tattoo artist Lal Hardy introduces some of the world's most esteemed tattoo artists, and selects some of their finest work. One of the most popular modern art forms, tattoos are everywhere and the designs have come a long way from the traditional roses, Celtic crosses and Chinese symbols. Tattoo Masters will feature some of the most pioneering and well-known names such as Bob Tyrrell, Horiyoshi 3, Joe Capobianco, Louis Molloy, Valerie Vargas, Paul Booth, Filip Leu, Freddy Negrete. For each artist Lal outlines how and why they have become influential and revered within the tattoo world. Descriptions of the artists are accompanied by over 250 colour photographs. Written by someone in the heart of this vibrant and constantly evolving world, Tattoo Masters is a fascinating guide to the artists who are creating some of the most imaginative and exciting tattoo art today.

From being spray-painted onto walls and trains, to enjoying acclaim in galleries and museums, the graffiti movement has changed. Far from being viewed as mindless vandalism, graffiti, or urban street art, has become prized as a highly valued and socially relevant art form. Renowned graffiti artist KET selects 38 of the most influential and pioneering urban artists from around the world who have driven this transformation. Alongside selections of their artwork, KET explores their mediums, methods and backgrounds, and why they've chosen to challenge classical ideas of art to convey messages about urban culture. From well-known names such as Banksy, Shepard Fairey and Blek le Rat to superstars of the underground movement, these are artists who have moved far away from the cliched lettering and tags to develop individual styles that reflect and critique modern life. Urban Art Legends is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to learn more about this vibrant, exciting and constantly evolving art form.

Welcome to this weird and wacky colouring challenge. There are pictures to colour in, drawings to complete, spaces to scribble in and lots of things to find in these super-detailed doodles by artist Kerby Rosanes. Featuring unique and intricate ink drawings of incredible animals, shape-shifting aliens and breathtaking scenes. Readers will have to keep their eyes peeled for hidden treasures and creatures scattered throughout the pages.

Readers can colour themselves calm with this beautiful and therapeutic colouring book. There are no rules or complicated step-by-step instructions in these pages and no need for expensive art and craft supplies. Readers are free to doodle, draw, colour and shade to their hearts' content.