Little Book of Dior is the pocket-sized and beautifully illustrated story of 70 years of opulent fashion.

Christian Dior's spectacular rise to the upper echelons of the Parisian fashion world is one of the most compelling stories of twentieth-century fashion. Dior's debut collection in 1947 invented the New Look silhouette and revolutionized the way women dressed, shopped and saw themselves.

Recounting Christian Dior's early life, the brand's inception, the triumphs of the couture collections on the catwalk and the red carpet, and the fashion house's evolution under Christian Dior's creative direction successors - Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Bill Gaytten, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri - Little Book of Dior is a stylish gift for any lover of fashion.

Elvis was one of the most significant cultural icons of the twentieth century, and his music and movement changed the course of rock. This collection of more than 170 fascinating quotes captures what made the star so special. They come from Elton John, Mick Jagger (He was a unique artist--an original in an area of imitators), Cher, and of course Presley himself.

The Little Book of the Beatles is a superb book of quotations by, and about, the band that revolutionised popular music the world over.

A perfect companion for Beatles fans everywhere, this collection of bite-sized quips helps capture exactly what made the Fab Four so special. From insightful quotes by fellow artists, collaborators and friends, to words of wit and wisdom from John, Paul, George and Ringo themselves, you'll find more than 170 amusing and inspiring soundbites inside.

'I'd like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves, and I hope we passed the audition.'

John Lennon, 1970.

Audrey Hepburn's star quality, fashion sense, and elegance made her an icon for women of all ages.

Filled with stunning photographs, this fascinating tribute illustrates and illuminates Hepburn's life. From her early years as an ingénue to her status as an international icon of elegance, it reveals how her unique beauty made her a dream subject for designers and photographers alike.

Featuring her collaborations with Givenchy, and stills from the sets of her most famous Hollywood films, The Little Book of Audrey Hepburn takes the reader on a journey through the actress's career and reveals just how powerfully her image resonates across the globe - even so long after her death.

The summer of 1965 saw the release of one of the best-loved musicals of all time: The Sound of Music. This scrapbook celebrates that classic film, and the seven young actors who played the Von Trapp children and became long-lasting friends. Fans will love glimpsing photographs of rare memorabilia the performers have cherished, including letters to their families, an edited page from the script, and a ticket to the world premiere. The actors share their memories of working with director Robert Wise and stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, the impact the film had on their lives, and what they have done since. The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook is an intriguing look at the magic of moviemaking.

A life-affirming collection of more than 170 quotes from one of the world's most admired and respected public figures: Michelle Obama.

People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together. --Michelle Obama, campaign rally, October 2016

As First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama used her platform to express her strongly held beliefs--and earned admiration for her intelligence, generosity, strength, bravery, confidence, and hard work. This collection of quotations, which covers topics ranging from education and equality to self-belief and success, helps cement her place as one of the strongest voices on the global stage today.

The quotations include:

Every single child has boundless promise, no matter who they are, where they come from, or how much money their parents have. We've got to remember that. --National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards, November 2016

It is so important to remember that our diversity has been--and will continue to be--our greatest source of strength and pride. --Annual Nowruz celebration, April 2016

We shouldn't be sending messages to girls that there are things they can't do--because there's nothing that a girl can't do. --The Guardian, interview, November 2018

It is not about voting for the perfect candidate--there is no such person. --Campaign rally, September 2016

Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives. --Democratic National Convention, September 2012

When you are struggling and you start thinking about giving up, I want you to remember something . . . and that is the power of hope. The belief that something better is always possible if you're willing to work for it and fight for it. --Final speech as First Lady of the United States, January 2017

There's the sun, there's the moon, there's the air we breathe, and then there's the Rolling Stones. --Keith Richards. Fans who endorse the legendary guitarist's sentiments will pore through every engaging quote in this collection, which shows exactly why the Stones remain in the spotlight after 50 years of performing. In addition to the band members, quotes come from such figures as producer Andrew Oldham and Paul McCartney (I see a good little rock 'n' roll band--not as good as the Beatles, but good.)

Psycho Puzzles re-creates the suspense and drama of Hitchcock's greatest films in more than 80 puzzles.

Each conundrum uses characters and situations from his movies to set the scene and you will be asked to calculate the answers to a number of gruesome questions, such as: Can Melanie Daniels survive inside a phone booth as the birds make their savage attack? How much hard liquor can Roger Thornhill consume while being chased by a crop duster? Can Norman sink Marion's car and return to the Bates Motel before the police catch him?

Highly illustrated throughout with period artworks, and with trivia questions about Hitchcock and his life and works as well, this is the perfect book for any movie-loving puzzle fan.

More than 80 puzzles and trivia questions inspired by the worlds and works of Alfred Hitchcock. All of his feature films are referenced, with particular attention paid to his most famous works, such as Psycho, North by Northwest, The Birds, Vertigo and Rear Window. Stylish artworks and illustrations are included to re-create the vivid atmosphere of his movies.

Widely known as an electric showman with no equal, Freddie Mercury's death in 1991 left the world mourning. This colorful, official volume, filled with rare images and insightful text, painstakingly recounts all aspects of Mercury's colorful, fascinating life. It follows his childhood in Zanzibar, his fame as Queen's lead singer, his solo career, and beyond. The photographs come from the private collections of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bulsara, band mate Brian May, and the many notable contemporary photographers who shot Mercury.

Written in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's great stories, and told in the voice of Dr. Watson, this book offers an enlightening and diverting selection of puzzles--more than 200 of them. They range from elementary riddles to fiendish brainbusters, from simple riddles to full-out mysteries. Fans must follow threads of logic through convoluted labyrinths, unravel wordknots, figure out identities, solve a murder by looking at an illustration, and much more. Can you live up to Holmes's exacting standards? Solvers will find tips and tricks for deducing the Sherlock way, along with all answers and explanations.

Ever since its first performances in 1985, Les Misérables has been a smash success, and is now the longest-running musical in the world with an award-winning Hollywood movie to its name. Les Misérables: The Official Archives takes a look back through the storied life of this monumental show. Benedict Nightingale examines the entirety of the Les Misérables theatre legacy, from Victor Hugo's original novel all the way to the movie's Hollywood set, and reveals why this musical has so strongly captured hearts and imaginations. The show's legion of fans will especially appreciate the images of such special memorabilia as annotated scripts, original costume sketches, and design notes for the 2012 film.

The History of Espionage recounts the fascinating story of spies and spying from the cloak-and-dagger machinations of the Ancient Greeks and Romans to the high-tech surveillance operations of the post-9/11, post-truth world.

It is a tale of clandestine agents, military scouts, captured documents, dead-letter drops, intercepted mail, decoded telegrams, secret codes and ciphers, bugging devices, desperate plots and honey traps. Featuring case studies on the most fascinating spies and plots through history and illustrated with rare photographs throughout, The History of Espionage decodes the sinister world of surveillance like never before.

Mystify your mind with more than 100 brainteasers. This provocative collection of puzzles will test your solving skills with an assortment of lateral thinking problems, confounding conundrums, extreme enigmas, almost-impossible IQ questions, and perplexing physics quandaries. Try to solve the mystery of a death in a locked room, how a woman figured out a crafty cabbie had lied to her, why a wife was crying over her expensive birthday present, and more!

The story of Pink Floyd has been told . . . but never like this. Pink Floyd in Objects looks at the great psychedelic rock band through the items that they created, instruments they played, music they wrote, and posters, photographs, and props from their amazing stage shows. The original, priceless, and sometimes ordinary objects are presented in chronological order, and together they paint a complete picture of the group's history. Starting with the mythical Architectural Abdabs press cutting from 1964 and ending with the set list for Nick Mason's 2018 Saucerful of Secrets revival, this collection takes in vehicles (the Bedford van the group first used, an airship, even a flying pig!), paper-based memorabilia (a UFO Club flyer from 1968, ticket to Live Aid), instruments (VCS3 synth, Great Wave drum kit, the Black Strat), records (Lucy Leave/King Bee single, Animals 8-track cartridge, color vinyl albums) and many more interesting artifacts that will fascinate the band's millions of fans.

Let it snow! The myriad patterns and basic hexagonal structure of snowflakes have inspired these 15 festive projects. Start with single snowflakes for cutouts and embellishments, and then move to the more delicate wall art, wreaths, and a 3-D Christmas Angel. To save time, you can even fold and cut the designs to make multiples at once. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and line illustrations guide you throughout, together with inspirational photography of the finished projects. Fifty pages of original templates--which you can scan, trace, or cut--are grouped together at the back of the book, in addition to a template directory with extra patterns to mix and match into your own work.

Throughout his lifetime, David Bowie always pushed the musical and technological envelope, remaining one of his generation's most innovative performers while staying one jump ahead of his many imitators. While his various artistic incarnations are known, renowned music journalist Chris Welch illuminates the man through an exploration of his diverse body of work. Welch delves into every track of each of Bowie's albums from 1970-1980 in great detail, from The Man Who Sold the World through Scary Monsters, revealing that the only constants are his incredible voice, imagination, and supreme talent for artistic reincarnation.
New format of David Bowie: The Stories Behind the Songs

In 1963, Brian May and his father Harold started to build the Red Special--an electric guitar meant to outperform anything commercially made. Here, Brian talks about of his one-of-a-kind instrument, from its creation on. He played it on every single Queen album and during the band's amazing shows: the roof of Buckingham Palace, Live Aid, the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics . . . and beyond. Along with original diagrams, sketches, and notes, May has included a great selection of photographs of himself with the guitar--which was fully dismantled so it could be shot-- as well as close-ups and X-rays.

Prepare a first-class cocktail using these beautifully designed infographics, which show precise measurements in easy-to-see glass proportions and explain which garnish and type of glass work best for each drink. Two hundred recipes cover both old favorites and modern inventions, from coolers and coladas to slings, sours, and screws. An informative introduction gives details on equipment, bar stocking, basic techniques, and more.

New in paperback edition of Cocktail Infographics.

Matt Lee has been collecting Rolling Stones memorabilia for more than two decades. He amassed so much that he had to move house; he even has his own museum dedicated to Stones memorabilia and he is the Guinness World Record holder for the largest Stones memorabilia collection. For the first time, Rolling Stones: Priceless showcases his collection, which spans all decades, and tells the story of the Stones through their memorabilia as never before.

Charge up your cognitive power with these challenging conundrums! Featuring more than 200 illustrated, full-color puzzles-- including sudoku, logic problems, riddles, Latin squares, visual teasers, and math challenges--this collection lets you exercise your mind, whether you've got five minutes or an hour. The fun begins with moderately difficult brainteasers, but solving gets progressively harder as you go along and your skills develop.