Two men talk in Tokyo. One, a Belgian, is a diplomat. The other, Dutch, is a photographer. What, they wonder, is the real face of Japan? How can they get beyond the European idea of the nation and its people—with its exoticism—and see Japan as it truly is? The Belgian has an idea: he helps the photographer find a model...

An exceptionally current volume of poems from one of Europe’s greatest poets that dwell on the most pressing reality of our times: the coronavirus pandemic. One of the leading living European writers, Cees Nooteboom never shies away from contemporary issues. His latest collection of poems, Leaving, begins in a garden with descriptions of Mediterranean plants, but what emerges are memories...

A collection of poems, selected by Nooteboom himself from more than a dozen Dutch books. Cees Nooteboom is best known in the English-speaking world for his acclaimed novels, essays, and travel writing; however, Nooteboom has always seen himself first and foremost as a poet. He has said, "without poetry my life would be unthinkable." The poems in Light Everywhere are...

Cees Nooteboom wrote the poems that make up Monk’s Eye on two islands: he began them on the Dutch island of Schiermonnikoog and finished them on the Spanish island of Minorca, where he has spent summers for decades. The poems—which can be read individually or, all together, as the record of a poet’s life—are about the two islands. But they’re...

Create beautifully intricate designs with this Spirograph Neon Set. The distinctive wheels and rings of Spirograph have inspired and delighted generations of budding designers. This bright, fun Neon set includes: 7 precision Spiro wheels in varying sizes and dazzling colours 5 Neon art markers 10 sheets of design paper A storage tray A 10-page design guidebook Suitable for ages 8+...

Window Designer - Bring amazing spiral Spirograph designs to your windows and mirrors! New Window Designer Tool - Press and hold the Window Designer tool firmly against a surface, and the Cyclex wheel makes it simple to draw intricate spiral designs! Can be compatible with other wet-erase markers. Fun for Kids - This Spirograph set is perfect for kids ages...

Spirograph Scratch & Shimmer Drawing Design Set allows you to create amazing Spirograph art with this scratch design set. Use the stylus tool with glitter wheel and gears to scratch designs on the special sparkle or rainbow scratch paper. You can also use your own pens to draw Spirograph designs on regular paper. The set includes: Drawing stylus Deluxe non-slip...

For real life - Bluey and her family have landed! This Bluey Tonie Set includes Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin, each packed with their very best adventures. From Grannies and Duck Cake disasters to Bin Night, Takeaway trouble, and full-on Muffin mayhem, there’s something for every kind of little listener. Expect big laughs, big feelings, and a few “trifficult” moments along...

Join rock-legend, former Shihad frontman and lead singer of The Adults, Jon Toogood in this unflinching and no-holds-barred memoir Home Again.This is more than a rock story. Toogood looks back on a 37-year career that helped define New Zealand rock music, and the personal cost that came with it. From a music-obsessed childhood in Wellington to the deafening roar of international stages, this...

Honour his legacy with the greatest gift of all—his story. The Official Hear Your Story Collection Your dad's story is more than just memories—it's a journey filled with wisdom, experiences, and defining moments that shaped his life. Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story is a guided journal that gives him the chance to share those stories in his own...

Make amazing Spirograph designs that appear to jump off the page with Spirograph 3D! Create endless dimensional designs thanks to the special design pads, blue and red coloured pens, and two sets of 3D glasses! Spirograph 3D is the classic way to make amazing 3D designs! Contents: 9 Spirograph Pieces, 0.17 oz (5g) Putty, 2 Pairs of 3D Glasses, 3...

Get ready for an incredible thrill-packed journey across the world with the second edition of Lonely Planet Kids The Travel Book. Continent by continent, this exciting hardcover book takes children through every country on Earth. Did you know that: Canada is home to around 2 million lakes? The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is so big that it can be...