HUMOUR, NOVELTY & GIFT
University of Chicago Press
The Well-connected Animal Lee Alan Dugatkin 16th May, hb, eb, £24, 9780226818788 Evolutionary biologist reveals new field of study, exploring the social webs that permeate life in animal societies world- wide. Examines social networks in giraffes, elephants, kangaroos, whales, bats, and more.
Vector Robyn Arianrhod 30th May, hb, eb, £23, 9780226821108 Shows how the idea of a single symbol expressing more than one thing at once was a millennia in making. It allowed us to understand theb world in new ways and underlies technology we use daily.
Solvable
Susan Solomon 13th June, hb, eb, £21, 9780226827933 Scientist known for pioneering work on healing the ozone layer argues that solutions to yesterday’s environmental problems reveal today’s path forward in solving the climate crisis.
Urbanomic
Irreversible Noise Inigo Wilkins 5th March, pb, £27, 9780995455030 Detailed critical examination of the concept of noise, its significance in scientific disciplines, and its use and misuse in the humanities and sonic arts.
Watkins
A Brief History of Love Liat Yakir 13th February, hb, eb, £16.99, 9781786788238 Fascinating probe into the truth behind love, attraction and sex combines humour, science and practical advice.
The Superluminous Universe Regis Dutheil, Brigitte Dutheil 11th June, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781786788795 First English translation of French cult classic L’Homme Superlumineux offers a mind-blowing account of human consciousness and the nature of reality that will change the way readers see the world.
WW Norton
Wicked Problems Guru Madhavan 14th May, hb, eb, £22.99, 9780393651461 Ode to systems engineers whose invisible work undergirds our life and an exploration of the problems they tackle.
Transient and Strange Nell Greenfieldboyce 1st March, hb, eb, £22, 9780393882346 Astonishing début from NPR science correspon- dent: intimate essays about the intersection of science and everyday life.
Under Alien Skies Philip Plait 10th May, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781324074717 Rip-roaring tour of the cosmos with the Bad Astronomer brings readers up close and personal with the universe as never before.
Origin Story: The Trials of Charles Darwin Howard Markel 19th July, hb, eb, £25, 9781324036746 Lively account of how Darwin’s work on natural selection transformed science and society and an investigation into the mysterious illness that plagued its author.
Yale University Press
Monkey to Man Gowan Dawson 14th May, hb, £30, 9780300270624 The first book to examine
Welbeck Balance
Intuition Joel Pearson 28th March, hb, £20, 9781801293051 By understanding the rules of intuition and when and how to apply them we can better train ourselves to use it productively and harness it towards better decision- making and actions.
William Collins
Silk Aarathi Prasad 4th July, pb, eb, £9.99, 9780008451882 There is not just one story of silk. In silk is science, history and mythology. In silk is the future.
Seven Deadly Sins Guy Leschziner 4th July, hb, eb, £22, 9780008615697 Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger.
the iconic depiction of evolution, the “march of progress” and its role in shaping our understand- ing of evolution.
Yellow Kite
Cannabis David Nutt 15th February, pb, £10.99, 9781529360523 Definitive guide to canna- bis by a professor of neuropsychopharmacol- ogy.
Psychedelics David Nutt 20th June, pb, £12.99, 9781529360561 The final word on psychedelics, science and our health.
female comedians, designed to delight.
Humour, Novelty & Gift
Firefly SERIES
Amberley
Upsydown: Cartoons of Dorset Life Lyndon Wall 15th May, pb, eb, £15.99, 9781398118256 Humorous cartoons of Dorset life by local artist and cartoonist. All those who know and love this corner of the world will find this book delights and amuses.
Arcturus
Great Artists Spot the Difference Louis Catlett 1st June, pb, £9.99, 9781398835788 Eyes peeled for artistic irregularities in this challenge for adults. Each puzzle is based on a famous work of art.
Cider Mill Press
True Facts That Sound Like Bull$#*t Shane Carley 28th March, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781400340873 Fivce hundred mind-blow- ing facts that are sure to keep the reader wonder- ing, “How are these even true?” while equipping them to outsmart every- one in the room.
David Zwirner SERIES
Te Artist Journal 8th February, hb, £25, 9781644231 Noah Davis Noah Davis 173
Blank book offers the ideal forum to energise the inner artist or writer. Marcel Dzama Marcel Dzama 227
Spotlighting the narrative and mythical imagery of Dzama, this book holds space for creative play and contemplation.
Farrago
The Book of Witty Women Helen Lederer, Kathy Lette, Sadia Azmat, Josie Long, Lucy Vine, et al 25th April, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781788424639 Fifteen boldly imaginative short stories written by
Wisdom Lisa Purcell (ed) 29th April, hb, £8.95, 9780228105 Wise and witty words with photographs make up these enchanting gift books. Wisdom of Sloths 022 Wisdom of Owls 107
Floris
Elsa Beskow Calendar 2025 Elsa Beskow 16th May, calendar, £12.99, 9781782508939 Spacious month-to-view wall calendar, beautifully illustrated with seasonal, vintage artwork from Beskow’s books. Eco- friendly printing and packaging.
Hardie Grant
Nobody Really Has Their Sh*t Together Luke John Matthew Arnold 8th February, hb, eb, £12.99, 9781743799956 Illustrator’s inspira- tional doodles raise a smile.
What Harry Says 11th April, hb, £8.99, 9781784887254
Harry Styles is one of the biggest pop icons of the times. These are some of his best quotes.
What Jennifer Says 11th April, hb, £8.99, 9781784887261 Unofficial selection of pithy sayings by American actress Jennifer Coolidge.
Harper
Best Wishes Richard Glover 14th March, pb, £16.99, 9780733343100 Funny new book from the eternally hopeful author of The Land Before Avocado and Flesh Wounds.
Harper by Design
Well-dressed Dogs 29th February, hb, £9.99, 9781460764190 Celebration of canine couture in pictures from the creative minds behind Dog Photogragphy.
HarperCollins Mama Still Got It
Louise Boyce 29th February, pb, eb, £9.99, 9780008561871 A hurtling gallop through the “real” parenting calendar from fashion model, content creator, podcaster and mother-of three.
Icon
Here Comes the Fun Ben Aitken 4th July, hb, eb, £10.99, 9781837730063 From fishing and flying to French cooking—Ben Aitken’s year of actively pursuing fun.
Kenilworth Press
How to Draw Ponies Norman Thelwell 14th July, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781910016602 Top cartoonist’s guide on how to draw horses and ponies, full of tips and advice from an expert.
Kew
House Plants Bryony Langley 1st February, hb, £9.99, 9781842468067 Newest edition to the Kew Pocketbooks series showcases choice examples of house plants.
Luath Press
Doric Sayings Douglas Kynoch 30th April, pb, £7.99, 9781912147700 Cornucopia of Doric wit and wisdom, some of it in the form of rhyme and riddle.
Michael O’Mara
Wise Words From King Charles III Karen Dolby 25th April, hb, eb, £9.99, 9781789296235 Lighthearted and revela- tory, this is a wonderful celebration of royal wit and a fascinating glimpse into the life of the UK’s new monarch.
SERIES
Te Wicked Wit pb, eb, £7.99, 97817892964 Celebrations of the funniest, cheekiest, most barbed and tongue-in- cheek witticisms ever uttered. The Wicked Wit of England Geoff Tibballs 1st February, vol 8 26 The Wicked Wit of Scotland Rod Green 8th February, vol 9 33 The Wicked Wit of Ireland
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