The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy

$35.00 AUD

Category: Gift Books

The Sunday Times Bestseller and New York Times Bestseller. A book of hope for uncertain times. 'Feeling a little blue? Meet the new Winnie the Pooh.' The Daily Mail 'A wonderful work of art and a wonderful window into the human heart' Richard Curtis Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most important life lessons. The conversations of the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been shared thousands of times online, recreated in school art classes, hung on hospital walls and turned into tattoos. In Charlie's first book, you will find his most-loved illustrations and some new ones too.     ...Show more

Australia by Alice Oehr: All Wrapped up by Alice Oehr (Illustrator)

$24.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books | Series: All Wrapped Up Ser.

All Wrapped Up is a series of gorgeous stationery books celebrating the work of Australia's best and brightest artists.   Australia celebrates native flora, fauna and kitsch as seen through the joy-filled print and colour prism of illustrator Alice Oehr.   Love the pattern? Rip it out and wrap something up! Includes 20 gift wrapping sheets and 2 sheets of stickers. ...Show more

Hero Dads by Affirm Press

$19.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books

This book celebrates the loving, unflappable, occasionally embarrassing and ever-evolving father figure. Plucked from different cultures, places and moments in history, these men embody the everyday heroism that comes with being a dad.     From J R. R. Tolkien to Steve Irwin and Queer Eye's Karamo, t hese blokes have taught us to stand up for what's right, harness the power of imagination and laugh at ourselves even on our worst days.     Featuring charming illustrations from Michael Weldon, HERO DADS is a thank you to the dads who carried us to bed when we fell asleep in the car, who let us dance on their toes, who checked the wardrobe for monsters and who valiantly finished our pizzas when we couldn't stomach another bite. ...Show more

The Calm and Cozy Book of Sleep - Rest + Dream + Live by Beth Wyatt

$24.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Live Well Ser.

Sleep is the ultimate act of self-care, yet the quest to get a good night's rest is never ending. In The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep, sleep coach Beth Wyatt helps you get the sleep you need for a healthy life, discussing a multitude of fascinating sleep topics, from sleep basics to waking up in the morning and beyond, including: Perfecting your sleep environment Celebrating sleepiness Changing your relationship with your bed Practicing peaceful bedtime activities Sleeping with pets Using sleep aids Napping Focusing on rest Managing anxiety and racing thoughts Creating an enjoyable morning routine Approaching sleep in a fresh, relatable, and non-clinical way, The Calm and Cozy Book of Sleep shares tried-and-true tips to help you fall asleep (and stay asleep)--effortlessly and naturally--and convinces you to learn to love sleep. The Live Well series from Rock Point invites you to create a life you love through multiple acts of self-discovery and reinvention. These encouraging gift books touch on fun yet hardworking self-improvement strategies, whether it's learning to value progress over perfection, taking time to meditate and slow down to literally smell the roses, or finding time to show gratitude and develop a personal mantra. From learning how to obtain more restful sleep and creating a healthy work/life balance to developing personal style and your own happy place, the Live Well series encourages you to live your best life.   Other titles in the series include: Progress Over Perfection; Find Your Flow; Be Happy; Seeking Slow; Finding Gratitude; Eff This! Meditation; The Joy of Forest Bathing; Find Your Mantra; It Had to be You; Men's Society; Genius Jokes; Beating Burnout; Ayurveda for Life; Choose Happy; and You Got This.   ...Show more

Be a Flamingo: Be fabulous, be bright, be unique by Sarah Ford

$9.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Be A... Ser.

Want to be strong, independent and utterly fabulous? Be a flamingo.   Flamingo is that one friend who always brightens a room as soon as she walks in. She is always the first on the dancefloor and the very last to stop boogying. She has never tried to dress like a Parisian, never followed advice on wh at not to wear, and certainly has never tried to tone down her natural pinkness; she knows he is perfect just the way she is. And even when life throws Flamingo a curveball, she is always ready to embrace the unknown and jump straight in.   A gorgeous little gift book of motivational sayings and hilarious axioms, Be a Flamingo is a perfect pink pick-me-up gift for a friend who needs a confidence boost, or great as an impulse self-purchase when you feel you need to start tooting your own horn a little louder. Because we could all do worse than taking a leaf out of Flamingo's book. ...Show more

Be a Llama : And Find Calm Amidst the Chaos by Sarah Ford

$9.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Be A... Ser.

Sweet natured, sociable, and blessed with great hair, Llama is taking on the world... she is doing it one step at a time and staying really, really chilled. Take a leaf out of Llama's book and seek out the calm amidst the chaos. From llama weddings to therapy llamas, these are the animals of tomorrow. Or the day after. No rush. Find your inner llama Zen with this little book of calm, illustrated with sweet pictures of little charmer Llama. Full of funny quotes to help you achieve total llama 'calma', this book is a wonderful gift for friends and family, as well as a great treat for you. ...Show more

Be a Narwhal by Sarah Ford

$9.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Be A... Ser.

A colorful gift book full of cute, hilarious and inspirational narwhal mantras.   Let Narwhal take you from the side lines and show you the true meaning of a successful life. He is always prepared to put in the hours whether nurturing his sea anemones or doing a big presentation to the reef. Fei sty and passionate he's no back seat driver, always bursting with ideas, from how to break the ice at parties, to how to tickle a fish. And when all around is in meltdown, he'll stay in control and bounce back with a cool head and a calm heart. ...Show more

Cult Filmmakers by Kristelle Rodeia (Illustrator); Ian Haydn Smith

$24.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Cult Figures Ser.

What makes a cult filmmaker? Whether pioneering in their craft, fiercely and undeniably unique, or critically divisive, cult filmmakers come in all shapes and guises. Some gain instant fame, others instant notoriety, and more still remain anonymous until a chance change in fashion sees their work propel led into the limelight. Cult Filmmakers handpicks 50 notable figures in the world of cinema and explores the creative genius that earned them the 'cult' label, while celebrating the movies that made their names. The book features both industry heavyweights like Tim Burton and David Lynch to the strange and surreal imaginings of filmmakers such as Alejandro Jodorowsky and Ana Lily Amirpour. Discover the minds behind such beloved features as Melancholia, Easy Rider, Lost in Translation and more. From little knowns with small, devout followings, to superstars walking the red carpet, each is special in their individuality and their ability to inspire, antagonise and delight. Cult Filmmakers is an essential addition to any film buff's archive, as well as an entertaining introduction to the weird and wonderful world of cinema. ...Show more

Cult Musicians - 50 Progressive Performers You Need to Know by Robert Dimery; Kristelle Rodeia (Illustrator)

$24.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Cult Figures Ser.

Cult Musicians handpicks 50 notable figures from the modern world of music and explores the creative genius that earned them the cult label, while celebrating the works that made their names. What makes a cult musician? Whether pioneering in their craft, fiercely and undeniably unique or critically div isive, cult musicians come in all shapes and guises. Some gain instant fame, others instant notoriety, and more still remain anonymous until a chance change in fashion sees their work propelled into the limelight. In Cult Musicians Robert Dimery introduces 50 musicians deserving of a cult status. The book will cover a plethora of genres and boundary-breakers, from afrobeat and art pop to glam rock and proto punk - Bjork and PJ Harvey to Aphex Twin and Wiley. Discover little knowns with small, devout followings and superstars gracing the covers of magazines: each musician is special in their individuality and their ability to inspire, antagonise and delight.  Following Cult Artists, Cult Filmmakers and Cult Writers, Cult Musicians is an essential addition to any music lover's library, as well as an entertaining introduction to our weird and wonderful world of music. The musicians:  Alex Chilton, Alice Coltrane, Aphex Twin, Arthur Lee, Arthur Russell, Betty Davis, Bjork, Bobbie Gentry, Brian Eno, Brigitte Fontaine, Captain Beefheart, Delia Derbyshire, Edith Piaf, Fela Kuti, Frank Zappa, Gil Scott-Heron, Iggy Pop, J Dilla, John Cage, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Kat Bjelland, Kool Keith, Laurie Anderson, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Lili Boulanger, Lydia Lunch, Manu Chao, Marianne Faithfull, Mark E. Smith, Mark Hollis, Moondog, Nick Cave, Nick Drake, Nico, Patti Smith, Peaches, PJ Harvey, Robert Wyatt, Roky Erickson, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Sandy Denny, Scott Walker, Serge Gainsbourg, Sixto Rodriguez, Sun Ra, Syd Barrett, The Slits, Tom Waits, Wiley, Yoko Ono. ...Show more

Cult Writers by Ian Haydn Smith; Kristelle Rodeia (Illustrator)

$24.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Cult Figures Ser.

In Cult Writers Ian Haydn Smith introduces 50 novelists deserving of a cult status. The literary genres and subjects explored within these writers’ pages are rich and diverse – acting as mirrors of their genius minds: from Irvine Welsh’s gritty Edinburgh streets, to Ken Kesey’s drug-fuelled madness; fro m feminist trailblazer Sylvia Plath to the magical realism of Angela Carter. Discover little knowns with small, devout followings and superstars gracing the covers of magazines: each writer is special in their individuality and their ability to inspire, antagonise and delight.  Following Cult Artists, Cult Filmmakers and Cult Musicians, Cult Writers is an essential addition to any book lover's library, as well as an entertaining introduction to our weird and wonderful world of literature.The writers:  Kathy Acker, James Baldwin, J.G. Ballard, Mikhail Bulgakov, Charles Bukowski, William S. Burroughs, Octavia E. Butler, Italo Calvino, Albert Camus, Angela Carter, Colette, Maryse Conde, Julio Cortazar, Philip K. Dick, Douglas Coupland, Marguerite Duras, Ralph Ellison, Elena Ferrante, Janet Frame, Jean Genet, Joseph Heller, Michel Houellebecq, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, Ken Kesey, Chris Kraus, Milan Kundera, Ursula K. Le Guin, Doris Lessing, Cormac McCarthy, Carson McCullers, Yukio Mishima, Haruki Murakami, Anais Nin, Sylvia Plath, Thomas Pynchon, Raymond Queneau, Ayn Rand, Pauline Reage, Jean Rhys, Juan Rulfo, Francoise Sagan, J.D. Salinger, Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, Donna Tartt, Jim Thompson, J.R.R. Tolkien, Kurt Vonnegut, Virginia Woolf, Irvine Welsh. ...Show more

Healing: Inspired by Nature by Steve Parish

$4.95 AUD

Category: Gift Books

The eight books in this series offer insights into creating a rich and fulfilling life connected to soul and nature. There is no handbook to life given to us when we enter this world. We are born into a diversity of life situations which we will accept or deny:

Jane Austen Tea Mug

$24.99 AUD

Category: Gift Books