Gift Focus - May/Jun 2018 (Issue 107)

120 giftfocus STYLING FOR INSTAGRAM BY LEELA CYD RRP: £12.99 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9782888933502 Instagram is a rich source of inspiration and aspiration. It’s easy to set up an account, but to really master it, and gain a significant following, you need two things: a strong personal brand and an aspirational style that people will want to emulate. This book will help you achieve both. Written by renowned Instagram expert and photographer Leela Cyd – this publication is packed with beautiful images as well as her sage advice for certain Instagram success. With sections on creating the perfect composition, finding an original angle, and capturing scenes and places, this book covers all you need to know about getting the shots that work. For further information, please visit quartoknows.com CERTIFICATES FOR EVERYDAY THINGS BY MARIAN BANTJES RRP: £12.95 Format: 12 certificates ISBN: 9780500420775 Do you have something to celebrate? Something to announce, or get off your chest? Maybe you’re feeling contrite? The renowned designer Marian Bantjes has created 10 original gift certificates to commemorate life’s major milestones, from jobs won, chores done, races run, friendship won, to things acquired, feuds expired, inventions, intentions and the most honourable mentions. For further information, please visit thameshudson.com CHALKBOARD CONCEPTS ILLUSTRATED BY STEPHEN BARKER RRP: £7.99 Format: Board book ISBN: 9781633223912 This colorful, interactive book is designed for little hands, featuring reusable ‘chalkboard’ pages and four pieces of chalk, perfect for hours of write-and- wipe entertainment (and learning!). Combining the popular chalk aesthetic with timeless subjects and beautiful art, Chalkboard Concepts appeals to both kids and their adults. The interactive format enables young learners to write directly on the pages of the book, allowing endless opportunities for practice and on-the- go activity. For further information, please visit quartoknows.com TERRIFIC TIMELINES:CARS BY RICHARD FERGUSON AND ISABEL THOMAS ILLUSTRATIONS BY MICHAEL KIRKHAM RRP: £12.99 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781786271198 Terrific Timelines: Cars is a fantastic press-out display and fact file book, featuring 20 of the most famous and iconic cars. Did you know that more than 100,000 existing inventions were used to build the first cars? Or that cars of the future will tell drivers when to take a break? Children can learn all about cars with this beautiful and informative display timeline, featuring 20 of the most incredible cars, from the first ‘horseless carriages’ to the driverless vehicles of the future. Each one has its own factfile and press-out model to add to your display. Stunning illustrations by Michael Kirkham, bring this ingenious and eye-catching display to life. From the Bugatti to the bubble car, the timeline slots together easily to brighten up any shelf or school project. For further information, please visit laurenceking.com bookshelf We turn the page on some of the latest gift books to hit the shelves

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