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This stunning new book illustrates over 100 examples of Buddhist art in the Library's collection, relating each manuscript to Theravada tradition and beliefs, and introducing the historical, artistic and religious contexts of their production.

Revelling in the beauty, and revealing the work behind the builds, of these stunning custom motorcycles

New edition of one of the greatest children's classics of American literature. It includes extra material for young readers, together with a section on the book, information about the author and a test-yourself quiz

It's almost Christmas, so Hopscotch and friends decide to put up their tree. But when their old one falls apart, no one can agree how the new one should look. Big, or small, fat or thin? Can the friends work together to find a new one? After all, it wouldn't be Christmas without a tree... would it?

An authoritative account of the Lucan case, which has remained etched on the psyche of a fascinated and appalled public for 40 years.

A wonderful photo-documentary account of a year in the life of Oxford University, created by the renowned photo-journalist Martin Parr. His exquisite behind-the-scenes images are accompanied by Simon Winchester's witty and affectionate afterword on life in the iconic institution.

'These guinea pigs really know how to act' The Times Born into the litters of two rival families, star-cross'd lovers Romeo and Juliet fall tuft-over-paw for each other before learning that they are sworn enemies. 'O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?' squeaks Juliet from her balcony, before declarations of undying affection are made and a secret wedding is planned. But the path of true love does not run smooth, and Romeo soon finds himself banished from the city of Verona after playing his part in a fatal brawl with Juliet's family. In a desperate attempt to scurry away together, they devise a plan fraught with danger that eventually leads to heart-break. Discover Shakespeare's classic tale of romance and tragedy, retold in an entirely new way.

Join Snowbelle and Icetail on their adventures with this stunning colouring book. Step inside Snowbelle's bedroom and design lovely clothes, shoes and jewellery for her to wear or take a trip to the frozen lake and whiz around on ice skates. There are lots of little things to spot and find as you go along, too! With over 20 beautiful scenes to colour in, this book provides hours of colouring fun!

This new edition of the universally acclaimed 1997 book is edited and completely redesigned. A classic of motor racing, it celebrates the life and achievements of Jim Clark, World Champion 1963 and 1965. Forewords by Sir Jackie Stewart, David Coulthard, Dario Franchitti and Allan McNish, patrons of the Jim Clark Trust.

Join the animal friends as they prepare for Christmas with plenty of festivities and presents and Little Grey Rabbit plan a secret gift for all her friends to enjoy.

Warning: This book will cure all boredom!Christmas is everyone''s favourite time of year. But it can also get a bit boring from time to time. Those long journeys to see Aunty Periwinkle can seem to drag on forever! But look no further because Andy Seed''s Anti-boredom Christmas Book will cure all those Christmas boredom blues!Find out how to say snow in 16 different languages; discover who banned Christmas carols; act out your own wacky routine of the Twelve Days of Christmas. and much much more!This fantastically festive witty and wacky book is bursting full of laugh-out-loud facts, games, quizzes plus heaps more for hours of fun. Packed full of Scott Garrett''s hilarious artwork, this book is sure to keep you entertained for hours of festive fun!

Take an incredible journey through the streets of London and see beautiful buildings as you've never seen them before! An elegant horizon of historic masterpieces mixed with sleek modern skyscrapers, the familiar London skyline seems to change every year. Using original architectural drawings from The National Archives brought to life by stunning artwork by Josie Shenoy, discover the rich heritage of some of London's most iconic buildings. Watch Buckingham Palace transform from a large country house into an opulent palace, spot Henry VIII playing tennis on the lawn of Hampton Court Palace, and get lost in the Palm House at Kew, London's very own tropical rainforest. This beautiful book from Blue Peter Award-winning author David Long and exceptionally talented artist Josie Shenoy is a historical kaleidoscope celebrating the magnificent buildings that made London.

Eyelike Christmas celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with high-quality, photographic images that are amazingly lifelike in colour and detail. The book contains 400 irresistible, collectible, reusable stickers to put on presents, dress up gift and greeting cards, add to the family scrapbook, and so much more.

Tjia brings us a pacey and exciting murder mystery set in Victorian London. This historical crime thriller sees a young female detective work with the police to evade a violent killer.