Quotations, proverbs and sayings Books

A revealing collection of quotations from the world-renowned artist and political activist behind the iconic Obama 'Hope' poster and the 'Obey Giant' street-art campaign.Shepard Fairey is one of today's most important...

A collection of inspiring and empowering quotations from an artist noted for her frank treatment of sex and for her portraits of Madonna, Pamela Anderson, Lady Gaga, and Lizzo.Since the 1980s, Marilyn Minter has been a pioneer of sex-positive feminism...

A beautifully illustrated gift book celebrating the beauty, power, and joy of female friendship. Wingman: a pilot who flies behind and outside the leader of a flying formation.While researching her first book, That’s What She Said, Kimothy Joy...

A Treasure Trove of 175 Quips—Both Witty and Wise—from Beloved Writer Jane Austen!“Wisdom is better than wit, and in the long run will certainly have the laugh on her side.”—Jane Austen to Fanny Austen, 1814No wiser or wittier words have been spoken...

A celebration of all the weird and wonderful books to be found at an antiquarian bookshop. Books have the power to enrich the soul, to enliven the senses, to expand our horizons… and others are simply mad. This wonderful celebration of the oddest books...

Smart and inclusive life advice This uplifting collection celebrates diverse heroes the world over and their perspective on life, politics, education, representation and beyond. From writers, thinkers, activists and leaders, each of these quotes...

Be More Barbie! For generations, Barbie has inspired women around the world. From the first Barbie doll released in 1959 to the pop-culture moment and huge box office success of the Barbie movie in 2023. She has been a doctor, a lawyer, a pilot, an...

Why should you take life advice from a big-bottomed marsupial? Because wombats have life sorted. Read and enjoy the wisdom of wombats... It's no surprise that the collective noun for wombats is 'a wisdom of wombats'. They're self-sufficient, amply...

The ultimate joke book with over 3,000 side-splitting jokes for every occasion: ranging from one-liners and observations, to classic funny stories that will provide hours of fun. Mike Haskins and Stephen Arnott collate this wonderful comedy-fest full...

A Book of Quotes With his unmistakable voice and childlike wonder, Sir David Attenborough has graced our television screens since 1954.This unauthorised collection celebrates the world's favourite naturalist and his perspective on plants, animals,...

Age range 8 to 11Featuring a foreword by chartered psychologist, author and yoga teacher, Suzy Reading.If you can be anything - BE KIND! A helpful guide to keep those caring and sharing vibes going strong.Dip into A Pocketful of Kindness for a motivating...

Bleat is the book for people who think that of all the animals, goats are the GOAT – the greatest of all time! There is something about animals that inspires the child within us all. Something that gets grown adults to lean against their car window and...

Dogs have a way of making our lives feel complete and no dog lover can imagine life without a canine friend. Woof: A book of happiness for dog lovers is a compendium of delightful quotes that capture the essence of this affection. Some are by famous...

Illuminating Wisdom brings art and wisdom together in a beautiful celebration of some of the world’s most inspiring philosophical, spiritual and literary quotes. Approximately 80 quotes have been drawn from some of the great wisdom and literary...

For centuries, tea has held a valued place in both Eastern and Western cultures. From the ritual of a Japanese tea ceremony to the cosy informality of an English cuppa at the kitchen table, tea (whether green, black, white or herb) soothes, grounds and...

Penguins. We love them. Seemingly upright caricatures of us, it is easy to bond with these black and white ‘little people’. They have become perennial favourites of cartoonists, because they are fun. They make us laugh. Waddle is a compendium of...

Pigs rock! And more and more people — including superstars such as George Clooney and Miley Cyrus — have discovered all the delightful characteristics that make them such endearing pets. Pigs are smart, they can learn tricks, they’re actually incredibly...

Don’t you just hate people who view karaoke as their chance to shine? Sitting in a chair that’s shorter than anyone else’s? Holding the ketchup bottle over your French fries and the first thing that comes out is red water? Trading bad date stories with...

The president who left the nuclear launch codes in a suit at the dry cleaners. The novelist who put the orange juice outside and the kitten in the refrigerator. The Russian general who left home in full military dress . . . minus his pants. The famous...

The Little Book for Introverts is an exploration of all the joys of being an introvert.Finally—a book plus fifty stickers to celebrate the ones who want to stay home, cancel plans, enjoy their quiet time, or read far, far into the night: the...

A standout pack of 24 bookmarks, printed on both sides, featuring eye-catching collage-style artwork and literary quotes that’s perfect for all book lovers and bibliophiles!Keep the page in your book with these inspiring, one-of-a-kind bookmarks. The...

Harry Styles is one of the biggest pop icons of the times. What Harry Says is an inspiring collection of some of his best quotes. "Happiness isn’t this final resting place. Life is about the peaks and troughs." "If you're happy doing what you're doing...

Coco Rules takes 30 quotes from the inimitable Coco Chanel and translates them into modern, practical style rules to live by.With her trademark acerbic wit and no-nonsense attitude, Coco Chanel has always been a wonderfully entertaining source on matters...

Including 50 simple acts, from giving words of encouragement to extending a helping hand or spending time with someone, and accompanying illustrations featuring Maya herself, this book helps us to always keep hope alive.Maya's life is a rich and...

Coco Chanel was one of the most renowned designers of her time, creating timeless pieces such as the little black dress, chic quilted handbags and, of course, Chanel No.5. Known for her strong beliefs and fearless attitude, Pocket Coco Chanel is a...

The world's most famous gay icons share everything you need to know about life in this bright and lively illustrated book of pithy preambles and indispensable quotes from Liza to Lil Nas X.If life had its own GPS system, navigating it would be a far less...

“This book is best for any Yellowstone fan.” —The Hollywood ReporterFor the millions of Yellowstone fans, the official quote book There’s Work to Be Done. captures the advice they live by, the exchanges they remember, and the lines they love to recite...

Uncle John is back with the 36th annual Bathroom Reader, an all-new collection of entertaining articles that explore the weird and wonderful world we live in.In this 36th edition of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader, longtime fans and new readers alike...

Words of wisdom from the late Charlie Munger—Warren Buffett’s longtime business partner and the visionary Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway—collected and interpreted with an eye towards investing by David Clark, coauthor of the bestselling Buffettology...

'The absence of Beard is usually a sign of physical and moral weakness.' 'Take two drawings of the head of a lion, one with and the other without the mane. You will see how much of the majesty of the king of the woods, as well as that of the lord of the...

Holzer-isms: Artist's Edition presents a selection of artist Jenny Holzer's Truisms (1977-79) - subtly subversive declarations such as ABUSE OF POWER COMES AS NO SURPRISE - on six fold-out posters designed by the artist.Important and influential works of...

Packed with more than 16,000 imaginative, colourful phrases -- from abandoned as a used Kleenex to quiet as an eel swimming in oil -- this reference will help any politician, writer, or lover of language find the perfect simile, be it original or banal,...

Gather inspiration from the world's greatest writers and let them inspire your daily reflections in this guided five-year memory book. Inside, quotes from some of the best known works of literature have been curated to bring a daily dose of thoughtful...

A collection of compelling quotations from JR the renowned French photographer, street artist, and activistJR is perhaps best known for taking portraits of regular people, reproducing the images at a monumental scale, and pasting them on the sides of...

A collection of fascinating and provocative quotations from the world-renowned performance artistMarina Abramovi is arguably the most important and influential performance artist of our time. For decades, she has broken boundaries in iconic works such as...

Neshat-isms is an exciting collection of quotations from award-winning Iranian-American visual artist and filmmaker Shirin Neshat. Her experiences of loss and grief as an Iranian woman living in exile are central themes of her work in photography, video,...

A fierce activist for women's rights and against climate change, Judy Chicago defines herself best: 'I'm Judy Chicago, and I'm an artist and a troublemaker'. A leader of the Women's Art Movement of the 1970s, Chicago also founded the...

An essential, inspiring collection of quotations about creativity, social justice, and more from musician, producer, artist, and designer Pharrell WilliamsRising to global fame with his hit single 'Happy,' Pharrell Williams has...

Accompanied by a range of arresting images, this book is a compilation of some of Lenin's most famous sayings, taken from speeches, tracts, letters and recorded conversations. These proclamations offer an insight into the atmosphere of Revolutionary...

Epitaphs are words to be remembered by, short poems or phrases literally written in stone. They can be practical, carrying some variation of the familiar "Here Lies," but they can also be brilliantly creative with personally meaningful quotes or words...

Over the last three-and-a-half centuries this glamorous, twenty-four hour city has attracted a multitude of thinkers, poets, novelists and playwrights, many of whom have brilliantly encapsulated its unique spirit through verse, prose or the ultimate...

'I have struck a city- a real city - and they call it Chicago ... I urgently desire never to see it again. It is inhabited by savages,' so wrote Rudyard Kipling on his tour of America in 1899. From these inauspicious beginnings rose the 'windy city',...

Describing the capital variously as a city of lovers, gastronomy, fashion and filth, myriad quotations - sometimes poetic, sometimes humorous and always fizzing with insight - are collected here.Over the centuries, Paris has intrigued, revolted,...

'When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford,' said Samuel Johnson in 1777. Since then the capital has been characterised variously as a 'riddle', a 'cesspool' and a 'modern Babylon', and both...

This compact gift book is packed full of witty, scandalous and entertaining quotations about this famous city from the Middle Ages to the current decade.Oxford is one of the world's great cities - a source of inspiration to generations of poets,...

Laughter abounds in this entertaining book filled with real life experiences and interesting characters! This book will keep you smiling from cover to cover!

This series of satirical opinion pieces features anecdotes published by the San Francisco Chronicle and insights that may not be politically correct or even appropriate. Ken offers a unique perspective on topics ranging from local city politics to...

Santa Don, author Don Kennedy, is back with volume 3 of his series, KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS TO SANTA CLAUS; 25 Years of Santa Stories. What started, almost 30 years ago, with Don filling in for a volunteer Santa friend who got a bad virus, turned...