In an age of behemoth brands, visiting local independent shops has never been more rewarding - or important. London has an army of small owner-run indies and we've picked the very best. From artisan delis to stationery hubs, these shops are champions of friendly service and expert knowledge. Go out, support and enjoy. The book includes 54 shops and is packed with original photography, insider tips and interviews with the owners.

Hoxton Mini Press have made a name for themselves as a publisher dedicated to celebrating the creative and colourful character of East London. This is the second edition of their unashamedly biased, deeply opinionated (and very popular) guide to the area. With 15 new suggestions of where to eat, sleep, shop and drink (and some places that have fallen out of favour taken out) this pocket-sized companion is the ultimate guide to the everchanging face of East London, filled with beautiful photography, pithy reviews and a neighbourhood map showing where each place is located. It's a must for East London locals and first-time visitors alike.

Two expert writers, Sujata Burman and Rosa Bertoli, have joined forces with architectural photographer Taran Wilkhu to create an unashamedly confident guide to the must-see buildings in London, spanning all the architectural styles: from Art Deco to postmodern, brutalist to futuristic. Over 50 buildings are included alongside four maps with guided city walks.

Gone is the time when a day out with kids meant bland food and weird, squashy play pens. The capital now boasts a multitude of stylish spots that have little Londoners fully in mind - you just need to know where to find them. Luckily, we do. From the most innovative outdoor playgrounds to the best place for a proper coffee while they slurp a babyccino, this handy little guide is full of shops, places, activities and cafes that we love visiting just as much as our under-five companions.

- An unashamedly opinionated guide to London's very best - and most stylish - pubs London is home to over 3,500 pubs. The trouble is that 95% are awful. Dark, sweaty and tired. Says who? Says us. This small paperback tells you the only ones you should know. Whether you're after the perfect Sunday roast, great craft beer, a cozy spot to read a book, the best pint of bitter or a raucous gig, this guide highlights the capital's most exciting and, crucially, most stylish saloons in which to find it all.

'London in the Wild is a timely opportunity to get out and explore all the wild spaces and natural places that exist alongside us. Both on your doorstep and on the other side of the river.' - Chris Packham A place of cars, concrete, lights, noise and pollution, London is a harsh, unyielding landscape created to meet the needs of people, not wildlife, but if you take the time to stop and look, you'll discover it is teeming with more than 15,000 species of flora, fungi and fauna, including marsh frogs, hedgehogs, short-eared owls and dragonflies. With London in the Wild as your guide, you can explore the city from your garden, local parks and community space, but also from its wetlands, woodlands and heaths. Along the way you'll discover the best places to see bluebells in springtime, the day-to-day life of a London Tube mouse and the activities of seals who make their home in the Thames.

In recent years, a new phenomenon has gripped London's culinary landscape - the rise of dessert bars, dedicatedly entirely to all things sugar and cream. The 50 spots in this guide will tempt not only the biggest sweet tooth but also those who claim not to have one at all. And why buy a guide book when all information is available online? Because we give you well informed opinion to cut through the clutter.

Roadside 'weeds' and other routinely overlooked aspects of urban nature provide a fascinating glimpse into the complex global ecologies and new cultures of nature emerging across the world. This unique collection of essays explores the botanical dimensions of urban space, ranging from scientific efforts to understand the distinctive dynamics of urban flora to the way spontaneous vegetation has inspired artists and writers. The book comprises five thematic sections: histories and taxonomies, botanising the asphalt, the art of urban flora, experiments in non-design, and cartographic imaginations. The essays explore developments in Berlin, London, Lahore, and many other cities, as well as more philosophical reflections on the meaning of urban nature under the putative shift to the Anthropocene. 100 colour images

-The best places to eat modern vegan food in London. Period -'2019 will be year of the vegan' according to the Economist -The vegan scene is expanding fast, particularly in London -The book is written and curated by a key social media influencer with a global following (97K on Instagram) Veganism has come of age. And we should all be thankful, not just the cows. The brilliant places in this guide will tempt even those more traditional foodies with their original food pairings and stylish, fresh interiors. Instagram blogger Sara Kiyo Popowa has helped Hoxton Mini Press create an unashamedly opinionated guide to the very best ethical eateries in all of London. From dirty burgers to superfood bowls, cheesemongers to bakeries, this pocket-sized companion is a must for anyone that cares about the planet as much as their taste buds. Why buy a guidebook when all information is available online? Because people want opinion to cut through the clutter.

A journey through 30 inspiring interiors in London's most creative and diverse neighborhood East London is known the world over for its creativity, diversity and rich history. Stylist and author Sarah Bagner and photographer Jon Aaron Green have stepped through the doors of the most exciting homes in the area, each one reflecting the individual style of the people who live there. Artists, architects, designers, musicians, restaurateurs and more have transformed both classical and modern spaces to reflect their personal tastes. Combining insightful text based on Sarah's interviews and beautiful photography from Jon, these homes capture the unique and eclectic spirit of a fast-changing East London.