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Packed with practical projects to kick-start inventive thought in idea-blocked moments, this book explores creative thinking across all visual arts disciplines and is an essential guide for anyone looking to embrace creative thinking in design, advertising and communications. It provides 53 practical strategies for unlocking innovative ideas...
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Showcasing thirty-five of the many women who have changed the world, spanning more than four centuries. Including Cleopatra, Mary Anning, Mary Seacole, Ada Lovelace, Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank, Wangari Maathai, Anna Politkovskaya and Malala Yousafzai. Bone china mug, height 9cm. Dishwasher safe.
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ICYMI. Present Indicative will donate £1 to the NHS Charities Together Fund for every one of these tea towels sold. OVER £2500 RAISED SO FAR, Thank you!!! Care guide: Machine washable. Approximately 78 x 48 cm. 100% cotton.
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Twenty-five clever and quirky cross-stitch patterns that proudly show off your love for all things literary. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned stitcher, what better way to show off your book nerdiness than with this collection of badass, bookish cross-stitch patterns which you can hang on...
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Second cousin once removed, or first cousin twice removed? Calculating cousin-hood has never been easier with this brilliant tea towel. Finally you can establish which of your cousins are once or twice. A hand lettered design by Geoff Sawers. Care guide: Machine washable. Approximately 68...
£19.99
With classic symbols from the great protest movements of the twentieth century, as well as new images reflecting contemporary concerns such as the environment and the economy, anyone can use this book to create unique and powerful protest graphics. The 46 die-cut stencils, plus a bespoke typeface,...
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This double-sided 3m / 10 foot tape measure (metric on one side, imperial on the other) is filled with fascinating facts about lengths. For example, 34cm is the height of an Oscar; 9¾ inches is the length of a meerkat tail. Find out whether the...
£14.99
An inclusive philosophy book for the next generation of thinkers, exploring the big questions that tackle identity, life, truth, culture and creativity. By author and activist Jamia Wilson and illustrated by Andrea Pippins, Big Ideas for Young Thinkers spans millennia of philosophers and gives children the chance...
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Celebrate your passion for precision with this librarian style enamel pin. Part of our Badges of Honour range. Enamelled black and silver metal badge. Measures approx 3 cm long. Made in the UK.
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This deck of all 59 English monarchs, from King Athelstan to Queen Elizabeth II, effortlessly tells a story that spans more than 1,000 years. Featuring portraits from prestigious art galleries, each card showcases a beautiful, miniature work of art set in an elegant gilt frame,...
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A beautiful European passport in life-like maroon acrylic, laser etched and inked to bear the shimmering, hopeful message, "European at heart." Designed and created by Tatty Devine. Etched acrylic brooch.Pendant measures 2.8 x 2cm, chain is adjustable - 44cm to 49cm.
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A pocket-sized tin of portable confidence from The Unemployed Philosopher's Guild. Contains approx 60 peppermints. Ingredients: sorbitol, natural peppermint oil, other natural and artificial flavours, magnesium stearate, acesulfame potassium.Tin measures 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.5cm.
£14.99
With over 50 examples from the National Maritime Museum, home to the world's largest collection of figureheads, this introduction to the history and significance of the figureheads of ships explains how particularly notable examples connect to mythology, gender, politics and literature. Hardback, 160 pages (H) 22.8cm,...
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Nihilism.Soap.Unscented.Absolutely no absolutes. unscented.56g
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A compelling exploration of the ways that humans have mapped the world throughout history, with interesting examples of mapping from the birth of cartography to the cutting-edge contemporary techniques of map-making. Map: Exploring the World brings together more than 250 fascinating examples of maps and reflects the...
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A great card game to see how 'normal' you are. As you go through them (either alone or in a group), decide whether or not you identify with, or in any way recognise, what is being said. If you do, place the card on a...
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A classic 'top trumps'-style card game - of the world's deadliest diseases. Play one disease against another and try to trump your opponents card in terms of fatality rate, incubation period and so on. 30 cards plus instructions in a neat box.
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Be proud of your individuality, and your ability to take part in an unstoppable avalanche. Part of our Badges of Honour range. Enamelled blue and silver metal badge. Measures approx 3 cm long. Made in the UK.
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An inspiring new analysis of females from perennially popular myth and legend, as well as uncovering previously overlooked characters. Their stories are so powerful, so entrancing, that they have survived for millennia. Lovingly retold and updated, Kate Hodges places each heroine, rebel and provocateur firmly at the centre of...
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So much of what we say about Shakespeare is either not true, or just not relevant, deflecting us from investigating the challenges of his inconsistencies and flaws. This electrifying new book thrives on revealing, not resolving, the ambiguities of Shakespeare's plays and their changing topicality. It...
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"If we die, we're taking you with us." say the bees. The alarming text and the images of bees are surrounded by a random selection of vintage floral ceramic transfers, which vary from mug to mug making each one unique. Designer: Scot Burgoyne Large bone...
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In Black Mirror and Philosophy, original essays written by a diverse group of scholars invite you to peer into the void and explore the philosophical, ethical, and existential dimensions of Charlie Brooker’s sinister stories. The collection reflects Black Mirror’s anthology structure by pairing a chapter with every...
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Who was the most shocking rock band in history, the Sex Pistols or Black Sabbath? Did Led Zeppelin destroy more hotel rooms than The Who? Was anyone more influential than The Beatles? This fun trump game rates 32 bands by criteria ranging from Commercial Success,...
£25.00
A beautiful European passport in life-like maroon acrylic, laser etched and inked to bear the shimmering, hopeful message, "European at heart." Designed and created by Tatty Devine. Etched acrylic brooch.Measures 2.8 x 2cm.
£14.99
Ancient Egypt is at your fingertips with this children's matching game. Developed with the British Museum, match up the pairs and learn more about how the Ancient Egyptians lived. Put the mummy in the sarcophagus and the internal organs in the canopic jars, learning fun...
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Elizabethan London provides the backdrop for Death by Shakespeare, as Kathryn Harkup turns her discerning scientific eye to the Bard and the varied and creative ways his characters die. Was death by snakebite as serene as Shakespeare makes out? Could lack of sleep have killed Lady...
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Work hard and come out smelling like a rose (and a splash of jasmine) because that’s how you roll (you roll up your sleeves). Vegetable soap base with cocoa butter, Shea butter and olive oilRosewater jasmine scent.56g
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A jigsaw featuring the artwork by Rachell Sumpter for the cover of Kenneth Grahame's classic children's novel, which follows the adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger and the irrepressible Toad *poop-poop* Penguin Random House book cover art 500 pieces. Finished puzzle measures 60 x 45 cm Linen...
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Émile Zola’s great challenge to the President, the army and the whole of French society, condemning the unjust imprisonment of Alfred Dreyfus and risking imprisonment himself. A facsimile of the headline in L’Aurore from 13 January 1898, printed on a high-quality t-shirt. Also available in other...
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A perfectly tongue-in-cheek gift idea for friends in need of a little self-improvement. Just add whisky. Or gin. (Or a healthy shot of wheatgrass juice. Your secret's safe with us.) Book measures 14.5 x 10.5 x 2.2 cm.Hip flask holds 4 oz.
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Instead of a card, why not send words? Poems about art have a long and vivid history, and some of our greatest poets have tried to capture in verse the beguiling worlds of colour on canvas. Geoff Dyer’s remarkably wide-ranging selection encourages us to look...
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Alarum! At the Estampie. These Knights about Town were on the tiles when putting on your glad rags was truly heavy metal... Adapted from Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, Paul Lacroix and Ferdinand Seré, (1851). Printed on acid free paper.Measurements: 17 cm x 12...
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As Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche said: 'I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femaleness and my femininity. And I want to be respected in all of my femaleness because I deserve to be'. This metallic effect rose gold notebook echoes that sentiment with...
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Start a revolution in your own home with this unusual pack of playing cards, which feature decapitated aristocrats, making games night a much more radical experience. Not to be enjoyed with cake. 54 cards. Pack measures 8.7 x 6.3 cm.
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This brand new card game, developed by musicians for musicians, is fun for anyone with or without any musical knowledge: the aim of the game is simple to grasp, and the clearly laid out and intuitive game cards teach musical terms and notation along the...
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Capturing that excruciating moment when Mr Gove argued that if all schools improve their performance then they can all be above average. Genius! Strong cotton book bag with long handles. Measures 38 x 43cm.
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This colour set contains everything a space traveller needs to create the ultimate Mars colony, from astronauts and space vehicles to adorable astro-pets. Pop out pieces can be assembled without scissors or glue, for hours of extraterrestrial fun. Easy to put together and full of...
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Hope this doesn't make your gifts feel too lumpy! A fascinating vintage illustration features on this gorgeous sheet of wrapping paper. Printed on Cavallini's signature Italian archival paper, this gorgeous gift wrap is good enough to be hung on the wall, or used in a...
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I think… therefore I am who…? This ‘guess who’ game features 52 great thinkers from Da Vinci to Freud, Machiavelli to Woolf. Players take on the personas of leading figures from the worlds of anthropology, architecture, art, design, literature, philosophy, political theory, psychology, science and...
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Mouse hunters, treasured pets, characters of fable and associates of the devil: this book features illustrations from the British Library's rich medieval collection as well as anecdotes about cats (both real and imaginary) to provide an unique insight into medieval life and our ancestors relationships...
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Puzzle your way around Britain with hundreds of puzzles, conundrums, brainteasers, anagrams, code-breakers and navigational tests. Based on forty regional maps, and with four levels of difficulty so that all the family can play along, this is a celebration of Britain's diversity, history and landscapes....
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Ever found yourself struggling to explain the difference between Great Britain (the landmass plus northern isles) and the United Kingdom (the country)? Or maybe you didn't even realise there was a difference! This handy tea towel explains all. An original design for Present Indicative. Care...
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Follow in the footsteps of fifty of the world's greatest explorers: discovering hidden routes, exploring geographical details and uncovering remarkable facts as you pit your wits against over a century of legendary exploration. Increasingly difficult puzzles sit alongside profiles of explorers and their expeditions, as...
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Errare humanum est, sed in errare perseverare diabolicum. "To err is human, but to persist in error is diabolical", said Seneca, and what better way to agree than with this eraser made by Atypyk. Measures 63mm x 49mm x 7mm.
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A very different kind of colour theory, from the Theosophists. This chart showing the spiritual and mental 'meanings' of colour is adapted from Thought-Forms by Annie Besant and C.W. Leadbeater (1905) Printed on acid free paper.Measurements: 17 cm x 12 cm.Comes with 120gsm recycled envelope.Blank...
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The complexity of mathematics - its abstract rules and obscure symbols - can seem very distant from the everyday. In this elegant book, mathematician and philosopher Paolo Zellini offers a brief cultural and intellectual history of mathematics, ranging widely from the paradoxes of ancient Greece to...
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Do you know your Helvetica from your Arial? If you do, you need to a) get out more and b) buy Type Trumps. As you’ve probably guessed, the idea is to compare the (irrationally ranked) attributes of various famous fonts - you know, things like...
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Oh the irony! What would the renowned philosopher, economist and revolutionary socialist make of this money box? He'd probably turn in his Highgate grave. Das Kapital for your capital. Then spend your savings on whatever you chose - you might want to turn his face to...
