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Never make a travel faux pas again with this fantastically funny-but very real-etiquette handbook of thoughtful best practices for tourists.

Packed with helpful do's and don'ts on taking public transport, understanding local hospitality, navigating new languages, eating out, visiting local sites, shopping and more, this handy travel companion is the ultimate guide to experiencing new cultures and customs without putting your foot in it...

Inside Don't Hike Naked in Switzerland: And 101 Other Travel Etiquette Tips:

A hands-on, humorous and insightful guide to good manners when travelling
Divided into categories including greetings, ordering food at a restaurant, table manners, hand gestures and more
Practical tips and advice on how to act when you're out and about, in accommodation, exploring places of interest and talking to strangers
Fun and lively illustrations throughout by Kaitlin Brito
Written by Patrick Kinsella, editor, photographer, journalist and author of many books including Lonely Planet's Toilets: A Spotter's Guide

The perfect gift book for the traveller in your life, Don't Hike Naked in Switzerland: And 101 Other Travel Etiquette Tips is a practical and playful guide to getting it right during your next big adventure.

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A celebration of some of the world's greatest dog paintings as well as an enlightening look at the history of dog breeds by art historian Susie Hodge, the book features 50 great paintings from throughout history, each depicting a different dog breed.

With an essay about the work of art and the artist as well as a separate piece about the individual dog breeds, the author analyzes the dogs featured in the works of art, explaining the original human uses of specific breeds - such as herding, hunting, defending or lap dogs - and how those dog breeds have changed over time - sizes, color and uses. It reveals how certain breeds were very popular in history and how the fashions for different breeds changed over time.

Featuring many of the world's best-loved works, including Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife by Jan van Eyck, Venus of Urbino by Titian, and The Luncheon of the Boating Party by Renior, this informative and attractive new book will appeal to both art and dog lovers alike and form part of a new series.

Gemini Masterpieces
A treasured series celebrating 50 of the world's greatest paintings throughout history, each on the theme of your favorite animal or plant to bring the story of the breeds and artworks to life.

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'Finally! Art without terror!' Phoebe Waller-Bridge

'A completely joyful book about the joy of art. A cracking, easy read that puts art in our lives, our homes, our hearts' Richard Curtis

'A whole art education in one book. Written in accessible language, communicating the joy that is art, both to make and to look at. It's what the art world needs - fresh air' Philippa Perry

'In this book, you hold in your hand a set of luminous keys to infinite doors in the world of art.' Es Devlin

'The definitive 'how to' guide to not being intimidated by the world of art and artists. It brings joy, which is a powerful thing' Maria Balshaw, Director of Tate

What is art, where do I find it, and once I'm in front of it, what am I supposed to think about it?

Kate Bryan is a self-confessed art addict who has worked with art for over twenty years. But before she studied art history at university, she'd been into a gallery just twice in her life and had no idea she was entering an elitist world.

Now, she's on a mission to help everybody come to art. Like playing or listening to music, or cooking and eating great food, reading or watching films, making art or looking at other people's deserves to be an enriching part of all our lives.

So here, in HOW TO ART, is a nifty way to take art on your own terms. From where it is to what it is, to tips on how to actually enjoy really famous artworks like the Mona Lisa, to how to own art and make art at home, through to vital advice for making a career as an artist and even how to make your dog more cultural, How to Art gives art to everyone, and makes it fun.

Laced throughout with original artworks by the very down-to-earth artist David Shrigley.

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'Like food, art has that wonderful ability to bring us joy. Kate is the perfect expert to help us all develop a more meaningful relationship with art.' Jamie Oliver

'After reading this book we guarantee you will look at art and museums in a new way - your OWN way. Love, Guerilla Girls.'

'Art is a fundamental part of being alive and Kate's book helps everybody get involved' Russell Tovey, actor and presenter of TalkArt

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A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of dinosaurs

Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any dinosaur lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Dinosaurs is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics--from dinosaur diversity and social behaviors to their extinction and rediscovery. It also includes curious facts and a section on dinosaurs in myths, folklore, and popular culture from around the globe. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing world of dinosaurs.

A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth cover
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Guess How Much I Love You

by Sam Mcbratney & Anita Jeram (illustrator)