Home & Garden Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Automatic Wristwatches from Switzerland
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£58.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd I Could Never Be So Lucky Again
Book SynopsisThe complete autobiography of an American hero, Jimmy Doolittle.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States Combat Aircrew Survival Equipment
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd McDonalds Happy Meal Toys
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cigarette Lighters
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Art Deco Sculpture and Metalware
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£29.74
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Classic Miniature Vehicles Made In France
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£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd PepsiCola Collectibles
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£23.79
Museum of New Mexico Press Classic Hopi Zuni Kachina Figures
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£48.44
Rowman & Littlefield The Sea Glass Hunters Handbook
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewSea Glass Hunter's Handbook The perfect gift and guide for both novice and seasoned collectors. Inside you'll find information on the best ways to search for sea glass, explanations of sea glass origins, a sea glass dictionary, personal stories from experts about their favorite finds, and a list of some of the best beaches around the globe. -Curt Ebbesmeyer, www.westcoastseaglass.comWhen C.S. Lambert talks about sea glass, enthusiasts stop seaglunking (that's hunting for sea glass to the uninitiated) and listen intently. Her previous books, A Passion for Sea Glass and Sea Glass Chronicles, continue to be best sellers for Down East Books. And her latest work, The Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook, is packed with gems of advice (including a sea glass dictionary!) about searching for gems of the sea-tossed variety. Now Lambert graciously shares a few more shards of her sea glass wisdom. . . . -Catherine Owsianiecki, Examiner.com, Balitimore, MD 11/2/2010
£11.39
Workman Publishing Practical Woody Plant Propagation for Nursery Growers
An exhaustive exposition of propagating methods, from growing from seed to cuttings, grafting, layering, and tissue culture. It is based on the actual working methods of successful propagators worldwide and presents detailed explanations and illustrations of the procedures used. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.
£45.00
Getty Trust Publications Library of Villa Dei Papiri at Herculaneum
Book SynopsisAn introduction to this ancient library that describes the difficult history of attempts to unwind the damaged rolls. This book discusses the texts that have been deciphered and puts them in the context of literacy and Roman society of the time. It also describes the form of books in antiquity and the papyrus sheets on which they were written.
£31.50
Workman Publishing Building with Stone
Book SynopsisDiscusses the uses of stone in the garden.
£13.49
Penguin Books Ltd Wine Folly Magnum Edition
Book SynopsisWant to pick the perfect wine for dinner? Red, white or Rose? Dry or Fruity? Spanish or Portuguese? Become the expert with Wine Folly''s Magnum Edition: The Master Guide.''This will effortlessly teach you all you need to know to bluff your way through a wine list, taste like a pro, or pick the perfect accompaniment to a meal'' Good Housekeeping_________For anyone who''s ever wanted to learn more about wine, here is the place.Wine Folly introduced a whole new audience to the world of wine, making it easy for complete beginners to understand the fundamentals thanks to their straightforward advice, simple explanatory graphics and practical wine-tasting tips.Now they are back with plenty more eye-catching visuals and easy-to-grasp advice that the brand has become known for. Wine Folly Deluxe comes complete with a fresh look, twice as much information on regions, and a profusion of new and alternative wine styles.With everything you need in clear and eye-catching visuals, this will take your appreciation and understanding of wine to the next level.Trade ReviewA definitive guide, filled with eye-catching infographics and tasting tips to help novice and experienced wine lovers navigate the wine world * Vegetarian Living *For anyone who's ever wished they knew more about wine, this jargon-free visual guide will effortlessly teach you all you need to know to bluff your way through a wine list, taste like a pro, or pick the perfect accompaniment to a meal * Good Housekeeping *Written in the same accessible style as their direct and informative website, this guide is the perfect manual for any wine lover. A top wine companion to keep by your side. * Italia! *
£24.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Pallet Wood Projects for Outdoor Spaces: 35
Book SynopsisCreate cool and contemporary garden furniture and accessories with 35 simple projects using pallet wood. Follow Hester van Overbeek's tutorials to make a huge variety of innovative items for the garden. There are stylish and functional benches and tables, shelving units for plants, side tables, a work bench for a shed, storage ideas and much more. Make a beautiful porch awning hung with fairy lights, on-trend hanging succulent holders and an outdoor kitchen unit so you can prep food outside – it even has a built-in barbecue! You will learn to develop useful DIY skills including sawing, sanding, drilling and various techniques for treating wood, so even complete beginners will soon become confident wielding tools! Whether your garden is tiny and in the city or a homely cottage garden, there is something for everyone here, and you’ll soon be hunting for pallets wherever you go.Trade ReviewLearn useful DIY skills including sawing, sanding, drilling and various wood treatments. Even complete beginners will soon become confident wielding tools! * The Colourist *Easy-to-follow instructions with great visuals and images. * Outdoor Project *
£14.24
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Price Guide to Pocket Knives
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£15.29
Workman Publishing Natural Soap Book Making Herbal and
Book SynopsisMaking your own soap is fun, easy, and rewarding. In this introductory guide, Susan Miller Cavitch shows you how to craft your own all-natural, wonderfully smelling soaps. Illustrated directions take you through the whole process, from buying supplies to cutting the final bars. With easy-to-follow recipes that range from classics like oatmeal and honey soap to more adventurous combinations using goat milk and borage, you'll be inspired to make uniquely personal soaps that are gentle on your skin and a pleasure for your nose.
£12.34
International Jewelry Publications,U.S. Gem Jewelry Pocket Guide
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£11.69
Haynes Publishing Group Convair B-36 Peacemaker: 1949–59
Book SynopsisUnofficially named the 'Peacemaker', the Convair B-36 is a legend of the Cold War. With six powerful radial engines and four turbojets paired in pods, the B-36 was America's 'Big Stick' that could subdue would-be aggressors with unrestrained nuclear retribution at a level unmatched by any other aircraft or air force of the time., Built initially from a requirement to bomb Nazi-occupied Europe from the United States, the B-36 entered service with the US Air Force in 1948 as the world's first operational nuclear bomber with hemispheric range, while at the same time becoming the largest American aircraft to enter volume production. It was later adapted as a long-range reconnaissance aircraft equipped with the most powerful cameras ever carried in the air., Author: David Baker offers an unrivalled insight into this behemoth that held the line against the growing Soviet threat during the opening decade of the Cold War. He lifts the lid on the 'Peacemaker', bringing together several decades of research and investigation into an aircraft that bridges the piston-engine era and the age of the all-jet bomber. With the aid of more than 300 photographs and detailed performance charts, he describes the design, development, structure and systems of the B-36 and its service with the US Air Force's Strategic Air Command at a crucial point in post-war history.Table of ContentsContents INTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE: THE ORIGIN OF THE B-36 CHAPTER TWO: DEVELOPING THE B-36 CHAPTER THREE: TYPE EVOLUTION AND PRODUCTION CHAPTER FOUR: VARIANTS AND DERIVATIVES CHAPTER FIVE: ANATOMY OF THE B-36 CHAPTER SIX: SERVICE LIFE CHAPTER SEVEN: FLYING THE B-36 CHAPTER EIGHT: REMINISCENCES APPENDIX
£22.50
Craven Street Books Furniture Mouldings Fullsize Selections of
Book SynopsisA collection of 140 plates for mouldings from bedsteads, cabinets, cupboards, and more.
£16.99
Workman Publishing The Essential Oils Book
Book SynopsisDiscover the fragrant world of essential oils. Herbalist Colleen K. Dodt profiles the healing and cleaning powers of dozens of oils extracted from herbs, flowers, roots, barks, and resins. This comprehensive guide includes recipes for natural cleaning products, lotions, and ointments that will keep you feeling happy and smelling great. Fill your days with stimulating scents as you learn to use essential oils to wash your dishes, soothe sunburns, combat stress, and improve the quality of your life.
£12.34
Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection Phocas to Theodosius III 602717
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£110.36
Taunton Press Inc The Craft of Veneering: A Complete Guide from
Book SynopsisVeneer can be incorporated in a variety of ways into furniture construction and other woodworking projects and encompasses a whole range of technical complexity. Everything about using veneer - from how it's made, why to use it, how to use it, and how to combine various techniques to create exciting new work - is expained and lavishly illustrated. The Craft of Veneering starts with a simple panel made from a single piece of veneer and progresses through more complex veneer assemblies like bookmatching, bent laminations, and veneering curved panels, edging, and crossbanding. At each step, all the information needed to complete the included sample projects using each of the difference methods is provided. . Introduces the novice or professional woodworker to a range of veneering techniques from simple to complex that can be used to produce stunning patterns that would be impossible to achieve with solid wood. . Outlines all the tools and techniques you'll need to work with veneer (including vacuum bagging and using clamps and cauls). Includes chapters on the fascinating arts of marquetry and parquetry. . An illustrated appendix presents enlarged photos of 37 species of wood veneer. AUTHOR: Craig Thibodeau has been a professional furniture maker specializing in veneering and decorative inlay for the past 16 years and has won numerous awards for this furniture (his work can be seen at www.ctfinefurniture.com). His how-to articles have been published in Fine Woodworking, Popular Woodworking, Australian Wood Review, and Good Woodworking magazines and his work has been featured in a variety of publications over the years. SELLING POINTS: . This is the definitive guide that presents all the available veneering techniques and backs them up with a full range of projects from applying veneer to a small, flat jewellery box top to veneering the curved doors of a large cabeinet decorated with floral marquetry. . Craig Thibodeau is a professional furniture maker who specialises in veneering and decorative inlay. . Includes a gallery of work by the author and a variety of other makers to showcase the skills explained in the text.
£19.49
F&W Publications Inc Working Reclaimed Wood
Book SynopsisThis book is a celebration of reclaimed wood and the beautiful range of possibilities that exists for its creative use.
£18.74
Healthy Fruit Vegetables
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£4.46
Gardening without Water
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£6.71
New Society Publishers Essential Rammed Earth Construction The Complete
Book SynopsisEverything you need to know to build with rammed earth in warm and cold climates. Rammed earth - sand, gravel, and clay or lime/cement binder packed into forms - is a low-energy, high-performance building method, yielding beautiful, sustainable results. It''s thermally stable and can be insulated, can actively modulate humidity, provides a healthy indoor environment, and allows site materials to be used for major structural and building envelope elements. Essential Rammed Earth Construction covers design, building science, tools, and step-by-step building methods for any climate, with a special emphasis on building in cold climates of the northern US, Canada, and northern Europe. Coverage includes: Overview of earthen building Appropriate use of rammed earth walls Stabilized versus raw rammed earth Design considerations, including structural, insulation, and building envelope details Special considerations for cold and freeze-thaw climates Construction drawings, with step-by-step building instructions Tools and labor covering industrial methods, low-tech techniques, formwork options, mix design, budgets, and schedules Codes, inspections, and permits. This guide is an essential resource for experienced builders, DIY home owners, designers, engineers, and architects interested in learning about rammed earth construction.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Foreword By Meror Krayenhoff Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Rationale and Appropriate Use Chapter 3: Building Science Notes Chapter 4: Materials Chapter 5: Wall System Examples and Structural Design Considerations Chapter 6: Tools and Mixing Chapter 7: Construction Methods Chapter 8: Cost Estimates Based on a Cement-Stabilized Rammed Earth Project Chapter 9: Wall Surfaces, Openings, and EmbedmentsChapter 10: Building Code Developments Appendix A: Sample Engineering Specification Appendix B: Alternative Solutions Proposal Definitions Resources and Material Suppliers Bibliography Index About the Author A Note About the Publisher
£32.39
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Black Decker Complete Guide to Bathrooms 5th
Book SynopsisBLACK+DECKER Complete Guide to Bathrooms brings you design advice, how-to instructions, and all the facts you need to achieve the bathroom of your dreams on your own.
£15.99
GMC Publications Sharpening: A Woodworker's Guide
Book SynopsisThis guide takes one of the most important aspects of maintaining a successful workshop and breaks it down into all of the key areas in an easily accessible manner. Keeping tools sharp is one of the most fundamentally important disciplines to master to ensure top-quality results. This book will show the reader how. Aimed at both those new to woodworking as well as the experienced woodworker, the book is broken down into three main sections: sharpening by hand; machine sharpening; and putting the theory into practice. Traditional sharpening techniques and tools are covered as well as those using the latest innovations for both hand and machine sharpening. Areas covered include: sharpening with oilstones, waterstones and diamond stones; correct methods for holding tools; power grinders and grinding wheels; and using jigs and tool rests.
£13.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC How to Create a New Vegetable Garden
Book SynopsisThe UK's leading no-dig gardening expert, Charles Dowding, draws on his years of experience to show how easy it is to start a new vegetable garden.Any plot - whether a building site, overgrown with weeds or unwanted lawn - can be turned into a beautiful and productive vegetable area. Charles''s no-nonsense and straightforward advice is the perfect starting point for the beginner or experienced gardener.The book takes you step-by-step through everything - from planning, clearing the ground and the early stages of starting a vegetable garden, to growing in polytunnels and greenhouses. There is also helpful guidance on how to use mulch, ways to minimise digging, and planting/sowing tips across the seasons.Filled with labour-saving ideas and the techniques that Charles uses to garden so successfully, How to Create a Vegetable Garden is illustrated throughout with photos and tales from Charles''s first year in his new vegetable garden.Trade ReviewAnother inspiring yet practical book from Charles Dowding. -- Rozie Apps * Permaculture Magazine *It is impossible not to feel inspired by the unique combination of helpful guidance and enthusiastic encouragement of experimentation. As Charles proves, there is no plot of land too wild to tame, a building site too overgrown with weeds or an unwanted lawn that can't be turned into a productive and beautiful garden area. -- Chris Allen * Gardening TImes *This is yet another book that will, as a manual, be on my bookshelf, but it will sure spend more in my hand than on the shelf. -- Michael Smith * Green (Living) Review *How to Create a New Vegetable Garden is the best vegetable gardening book I have read for a long time. -- ThePottingShed.co.ukIf this doesn't encourage more of us to turn our gardens into productive and beautiful spaces, I don't know what will. -- Anne Swithinbank, broadcaster and gardening writerWhether you're a dedicated gardener or a newcomer to the word of growing, take a look: Charles's methods work beautifully. -- Mark Diacono, gardener, food writer and broadcasterHow to clear weeds and grow great plants: Charles explains from a wealth of experience. -- Sarah Raven, journalist and garden writerTable of ContentsForeword by Steve Mercer Introduction Part One: Clearing ground and preparing soil 1. Starting points 2. Beauty in the food garden 3. The setting 4. Clearing ground 5. Mulching 6. Building beds 7. Dig versus no-dig (with compost) 8. Dig versus no-dig (without compost) Part Two: Sowing and growing 9. Raising plants under cover 10. Early sowing and plantings 11. Successional sowings and plantings 12. One bed, one year 13. Growing under cover 14. Hot beds 15. Perennial vegetables Appendix: Seasons and climate zones Glossary Resources Index
£19.54
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Root, Nurture, Grow: The Essential Guide to
Book SynopsisLife with a potted plant is undeniably better. And better yet is the ability to grow and replicate new, healthy houseplants without ever having to visit a garden centre again. Learn to share, swap and celebrate the miraculous methods of multiplying all of your favourites at almost no cost at all.And here’s the secret: it’s really, really easy.Plants are designed to multiply. They spread their roots, send off inquisitive shoots, and regenerate themselves in all sorts of exciting and unexpected ways without any help. Even for the beginner indoor gardener, a single leaf can hold enough life to be successfully grown into a brand new plant.With Root, Nurture, Grow, you’ll quickly discover how to propagate any houseplant, take cuttings, cultivate runners and offsets, divide plants at the roots and even grow brand new root systems in the air. You’ll learn pruning methods that produce no waste, organic rooting medium recipes, and eventually enjoy gifting and swapping newly grown greenery with friends, family and other houseplant hoarders you’ll meet along the way.As well as myriad propagation methods, the book includes practical DIY projects to better nurture and display your plant family, including a homemade propagation chamber and simple self-watering planters.
£17.60
Vendome Press The Gardens of Bunny Mellon
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£44.00
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Industry and Ingenuity: The Partnership of
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive study of William Ince and John Mayhew’s famous eighteenth-century cabinetmaking partnership, complemented by high-quality photographs of their work. The partnership of William Ince (1737–1804) and John Mayhew (1736–1811) ran from 1758 to 1804, and was one of the most enduring and well-connected collaborations in Georgian London’s tight-knit cabinetmaking community. The partners’ clientele was probably larger, and their work was arguably more influential over a longer period, than most other leading metropolitan makers – perhaps even than that of their older contemporary, the celebrated Thomas Chippendale. Despite their considerable output and an impressive tally of clients and commissions, much of Ince and Mayhew’s work has remained unidentified until recent times. The authors’ substantial research in private family archives, county record offices and bank archives has allowed them to uncover much new evidence about the business and its influence within cabinetmaking circles. In Industry and Ingenuity, the results of these new investigations are presented alongside an impressive selection of more than 500 colourful, vibrant photographs of Ince and Mayhew’s works, many previously unpublished, which together emphasise the partnership’s proper position in the pantheon of great eighteenth-century cabinetmakers.Trade ReviewThis handsome and magisterial work, the distilled harvest of forty years’ research, presents a comprehensive account of the great neo-classical cabinetmaking partnership of William Ince and John Mayhew. They have indeed been accorded their rightful place alongside Chippendale, an achievement to celebrate. -- Simon Swynfen Jervis, President of the Furniture History SocietyThis welcome and beautiful book restores Ince and Mayhew, Georgian English furniture makers, to the pantheon of leading British designers and craftsmen and retrieves them from ‘historical oblivion’. * Country Life *This book, so long awaited, is no disappointment. It has been a prodigious undertaking and has brought into clear light the full extent of the creativity of this leading firm. * Furniture History Society *This splendid book is a welcome addition to the corpus of scholarly publications on English furniture makers of the 18th century… It is a truly impressive achievement. * The Georgian *Table of ContentsPreface PART ONE: THE BUSINESS Apprenticeship and Partnership Premises and Family Role of the Partners The Universal System of Houshold Furniture Branches of the Business Workshop Management Accounting and Finance Clientele Relationship with Architects 'House Style' and Stylistic Development Dissolution of the Partnership The Suit in Chancery PART TWO: COMMISSIONS Documented Commissions Possible Commissions PART THREE: ILLUSTRATIONS Select Bibliography (with Abbreviations) Photographic Credits Acknowledgements Index
£56.25
Rizzoli International Publications The Stephen Sprouse Book
Book SynopsisInventive, enigmatic, and supremely creative, Stephen Sprouse made art and clothing that captured the mood of the eighties. One of the first American designers to mix graffiti and a punk aesthetic with fashion, Sprouse manipulated conventional notions of style, and his unique sensibility has inspired designers from John Galliano to Raf Simmons to Marc Jacobs. Sprouse’s career started in the late seventies, when, after working for Halston, he migrated to a warehouse on the Bowery and started making outfits for his neighbor, Debbie Harry. The fashion world quickly embraced his innovative, culturally relevant sensibility and downtown edge. But Sprouse’s inability to compromise his artistic vision for the rigid fashion business compromised his commercial success. The Padilhas possess the largest private collection of Sprouse’s work, and were given exclusive access to his archives by his family for this project. They also obtained never-before-published images from photoTrade Review"...gets the star treatment in Rizzoli's upcoming The Stephen Sprouse Book, providing unfettered access to his work and wild life." ~ELLE"As the book’s extensive interviews with friends Anna Sui, Iggy Pop and Kate Moss attest, Sprouse was both very much of his time and way ahead of it." ~Black Book"The volume is as colorful and dynamic as Sprouse's life..." ~Soma Magazine"...a collectible work of art." ~Nylon"The Stephen Sprouse Book... gorgeously packages photos, sketches and personal anecdotes from the late icon’s inner circle." ~ModernTonic.com"This much anticipated book is deeply researched and stunningly illustrated and designed." ~FashionDig.com"The Padilhas have succeeded in making a book that many people believe was made by Sprouse himself..." ~JCReport.com"In conjunction with the exhibition, Rizzoli is set to release a book of Sprouse's work by Roger and Mauricio Padilha." ~Paper Magazine"[the] Padilha[s] profile the late oddity in painstaking depth..." ~Anthem Magazine
£37.50
Rizzoli International Publications Supreme Downtown New York Skate Culture
Book SynopsisThe first monograph on the iconic independent New York street fashion label Supreme. In April 1994, Supreme opened its doors on Lafayette Street in downtown Manhattan and became the home of New York City skate culture. Challenging the dominance of the established Wes Coast skater scene and the new conservatism of 1990s New York, Supreme defined the aesthetic of an era of rebellious cool that reached from skaters to fashionistas and hip hop heads.Over the last sixteen years, the brand has stayed true to its roots while collaborating with some of the most groundbreaking artists and designers of its generation, and with stores in Los Angeles and Japan has become an international icon of independent counter-cultural style.This definitive monograph - with written contributions from contrasting arbiters of style, Aaron Bondaroff and Glenn O'Brien, and including an interview between founder James Jebbia and the artist KAWS - brings together the disparate elements of thTrade Review"This is a definite cop for one of my bookcases – better yet, my glass coffee table in the living room!" ~Premium+ Magazine"Supreme's first monograph, published by Rizzoli, is a notably polished effort: an elegantly packaged, 304 page visual history of the brand in all its dirty, sweaty, sexually explicit glory." ~New York Times"Despite the crisp luxurious photographs of streetwear decks and of course naked women Supreme Rizzoli a new coffee table book about James Jebbia s hugely influential New York City skate company is more than just catalog porn" ~Interview"An exciting new book has been announced for 2010. Aaron Bondaroff worked on a Supreme book... Something to look out for!" ~HighSnobiety.com"A must-have at home for fans of Supreme and all who rode the deck, rides the deck and lives for the deck." ~FreshnessMag.com"Having been a pioneer of the culture we know, Supreme along with Rizzoli have compiled this great book about the history of the NYC based label." ~SlamxHype.com"The eponymous new book Supreme pays homage to the brand's forward-thinking invention and seamless representation of skate culture" ~CoolHunting.com
£36.00
Rizzoli International Publications Pharrell Places and Spaces Ive Been Places
Book SynopsisRedefining cool for a new generation, Pharrell Williams is a creative force, using music, fashion, and design to express his distinctive style. Originating at the crossroads of art, design, popular culture, and street savvy, Pharrell Williams’s output is unique. By playing off different disciplines—namely music, fashion, street art, and design—and using each as an element in the other, Pharrell has redefined the role of the contemporary recording artist, blazing a trail for other musicians and prominent cultural figures. Illustrated with lavish photography, this book also explores his musical career in depth, charting his many projects from his production team The Neptunes, to the band N.E.R.D., and his collaborations with friends Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and other hip-hop royalty. This unprecedented volume documents Pharrell’s prolific body of work and his contribution to contemporary culture. In his own unique graphic language, he details his extensivTrade Review"Illustrated with lavish photography, this book also explores his musical career in depth, charting his many projects from his production team The Neptunes, to the band N.E.R.D., and his collaborations with friends Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and other hip hop royalty. He details his extenseive creative pursuits, including clothing lines, jewelry, and accessories designs for Louis Vuitton, furniture and other product designs..." ~Highsnobiety"Pharrell: Places and Spaces I've Been, includes interviews between him and notables ranging from Buzz Aldrin to Kanye West to Anna Wintour to Jay-Z. " ~Spin Magazine"Pharell's intellectual curiosity will have your favorite budding artist finding inspiration in unexpected places." ~Complex.com“His book is an experimental and multimodal meditation on contemporary cultural context and its implications. The presentation encompasses commentaries and visual images, conversations and interviews with an eclectic A-list cast…” ~NY Journal of Books “An intimate look at the music mogul’s life, this volume highlights Williams’ constant need to redefine his art through collaborations with greats…” ~Miami Magazine “Tap into the life of one of time’s most innovative figures, Pharrell Williams with his new publication…redefining contemporary culture for an entire generation…” ~Plastik Magazine
£33.60
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Remembering Revell Model Kits
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£23.79
Rizzoli International Publications Joseph Dirand SpacesInteriors
Book SynopsisThe first monograph on one of today’s most celebrated architects, renowned for designing interiors that combine minimalism with classic French style. When describing a space that intertwines both minimalism and elegance, the name Joseph Dirand immediately comes to mind. The son of Jacques Dirand, one of the most renowned interior photographers of his time, Joseph Dirand is now one of the most sought-after architects. By incorporating a quintessentially French style into otherwise minimalist interiors, Dirand creates instantly recognizable spaces, known for their strong lines and meticulous precision. This book focuses primarily on Dirand’s residential interior design work in Paris and New York, while also featuring some of his acclaimed designs for the interiors of hotels, restaurants, and fashion houses worldwide. Lavishly illustrated with photography that captures the timelessness of his style, which touts impeccable proportions and breathtaking attention to detaiTrade Review"Joseph Dirand’s interiors are like the man himself: sophisticated and chic in a way that only the French seem to be. His spaces exist in an alternate reality where there are no trends and one’s home will never go out of style."—ArchitecturalDigest.com "The interior designer Joseph Dirand is the torchbearer for contemporary French interiors. . . . His home plus other projects including the Paris locations of Chloe and Balmain are featured in his first book Joseph Dirand: Interior. "—Forbes.com"Dirand, probably the most sought-after interior designer on earth..."—Esquire "In his first monograph, Joseph Dirand Interiors (Rizzoli, $65), the acclaimed French architect offers a riveting journey through his creative process. Gorgeously illustrated with 200 photographs of his residential and commercial design projects, primarily in Paris and New York, the book captures the minimalist’s irresistible sense of purity, proportion and sublime detail."—Cottages & Gardens"On My Bookshelf: Fall Must-Haves"—La Dolce Vita Blog"Joseph Dirand's work, documented in "Joseph Dirand Spaces/Interiors" ($65, Rizzoli) secured him a top spot within the next generation of superstar interior designers based in Paris. He joins the illustrious company of Jean-Louis Deniot, India Mahdavi, Francois Champsaur and Pierre Yovanovitch."—Oregonian
£44.00
ACC Art Books Rolex: Investing in Wristwatches
Book Synopsis“Absolutely essential for all the connoisseurs and Rolex lovers.” — Laura Astrologo Porché, celebremagazine world Why do we collect? For some, it is a pursuit of pure passion – those who appreciate the wristwatch as an artform: the intricacy of its mechanics, the finesse of its form. Yet for others, collecting is an investment, and a watch’s value is of as much importance as its appearance. All collectors ought to have a guide to models and market value. Rolex: Investing in Wristwatches offers detailed insights into the world of authenticating and pricing high-value wristwatches, which will be of use to collectors from amateur to connoisseur. This publication includes the vast majority of key Rolex models, along with their relevant auction results. The timepieces featured have been carefully selected by Senior Horological Expert, Osvaldo Patrizzi. These wristwatches excel for a diverse range of reasons, including technical excellence, auction records, design and anecdotal history. A description of each watch is accompanied by its picture, reference and sales values (rights included). A comparative analysis of auction results, compiled through close collaboration with the Sotheby's auction house, shows, by brand and timepiece, the evolution of prices over time, leading from the Eighties up to the present day. A system to calculate the currency exchange rate at the time of auction sales will also be included in this vital work of reference. Trade Review"Absolutely essential for all the connoisseurs and Rolex lovers." - Laura Astrologo Porché, celebremagazine world"Published by ACC Art Books, this 320-page volume traces, through more than 390 models, the complete history...of the brand and of the phenomenon of its collecting, thanks also to the contribution of Sotheby's." - Micol Bozino Resmini, GQ ItaliaPosted on Instagram stories by Influencer Justin Hast. - InstagramTable of ContentsPreface: From Past to Future by Osvaldo Patrizzi 5 The Wristwatch Comes of Age by Daryn Schnipper 7 Rolex, Building Icons by Mara Cappelletti 10 Highlights on Rolex by Daryn Schnipper 14 A Special Relationship by Osvaldo Patrizzi 16 PRINCE 21 Sporting Prince 27 CHRONOGRAPH 29 Single-button Chronograph 30 Centregraph 32 Chronograph 33 ‘Pre-Daytona’ Chronograph 55 COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA 63 OYSTER PERPETUAL 145 DATO COMPAX 153 MOONPHASE 163 SUBMARINER 177 TURN-O-GRAPH 213 MILGAUSS 219 GMT-MASTER 227 GMT-Master II 241 SEA-DWELLER 247 EXPLORER 259 Explorer II 264 TRU-BEAT 275 DAY-DATE 281 BETA 21 309 YACHT-MASTER II 313 Rolex Models - Production years 316 Comparative values of currencies 318 Bibliography 319
£58.50
ACC Art Books Winged Beauty: The Butterfly Jewellery Art of
Book Synopsis"When you land on this book, if you do not yet have an appreciation of butterflies or Chan’s workmanship, after reading, it will leave you in awe of both."—Beth Bernstein, Forbes “When I was a young boy, butterflies were flying colours – I knew not their name. Then butterflies became the Butterfly Lovers: a tragedy, a love story, a symbol of eternal love. As I grew older, I found them to embody the words of a great philosopher: life is but a dream; only we need to decide whether we want it to be the dream of a man, or the dream of a butterfly. I could not decide, and so I became The Butterfly Man.” – Wallace Chan Father of The Wallace Cut – an illusionary three-dimensional gemstone carving technique – and The Wallace Chan Porcelain – a ground-breaking material five times stronger than steel – Wallace Chan is a guiding light in the world of jewellery design. Always innovating, always testing boundaries with his materials and technique, Chan’s creations are as stunning as they are intricate. Compiled by jewellery experts, this book explores the cultural and personal significance of Wallace Chan’s most famous emblem: the butterfly. Winged Beauty: The Butterfly Jewellery Art of Wallace Chan features approximately 30 of his finest pieces. Enter a butterfly house of colourful gems, with brooches and necklaces so delicate they might have flown down and alighted on the page.Trade Review"Demonstrating both achievements, his signature bejeweled butterflies are the subject of a new book, Winged Beauty: The Butterfly Jewellery Art of Wallace Chan. In it, five jewelry experts discuss his technical advances as well as the artistry of these jeweled fantasies and Chan’s creative process. Illuminating the tome are color photos that bring the beauty of his pieces to life.” - Phyllis Schiller, Rapaport"When you land on this book, if you do not yet have an appreciation of butterflies or Chan’s workmanship, after reading, it will leave you in awe of both." - Beth Bernstein, Forbes
£29.75
Mortons Media Group Boeing B-47 Stratojet and B-52 Stra
Book SynopsisThe famous B-52 Stratofortress has been in service with the USAF for more than 65 years and its iconic shape is known and recognised all over the world. Yet the B-52 and its predecessor, the B-47 Stratojet, started out looking very different indeed. Each aircraft was the end product of a lengthy design process which saw numerous configurations studied with plenty of diversions taken and missteps made along the way. In Boeing B-47 Stratojet and B-52 Stratofortress: Origins and Evolution, aerospace engineer Scott Lowther reviews and explains the many different projects put forward for these two iconic aircraft, including a wide variety of rare and forgotten designs. Providing full-page diagrams, a wealth of new artwork and accurate data, the book will be useful for model makers interested in new and unique projects, aerospace engineers curious about the process of design evolution and those interested in these fascinating aircraft.
£29.75
Lone Pine Publishing,Canada Canadian Edible Garden, The: Vegetables, Herbs,
Book SynopsisFood plants have their own ornamental value, adding harmony to existing landscapes without creating a separate vegetable garden. They also provide a fresh, healthy alternative to the tasteless and woody fruits and vegetables bred for long-distance transportation and shipped to our grocery stores from all over the world. In this book, we show how, with just a little effort, you can augment your landscape with edibles of every description in an ecologically sustainable manner: * 65 accounts of vegetables, herbs, fruits and seeds * Veggie favorites: tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, beans and onions * Berries: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and strawberries * The superhealthy: flax, broccoli, kale and garlic * The oddly beautiful: Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, asparagus and artichokes * The ancient and exotic: quinoa, amaranth and fennel * Starting, maintaining and harvesting an edible garden * Propagation and winter care * Solutions to common garden problems.
£16.99
Abrams Dream. Design. Live.
Book Synopsis In Dream Design Live, decorator Paloma Contreras goes beyond interior design to show readers how to inhabit their homes in fulfilling and beautiful ways. “Explores the design process through the lens of travel, inspiration, and personal style. As such, the tome is both an instructional lesson and a personal story, a great read for the design professional and enthusiast alike.” ―Architectural Digest This beautiful, full-color, overfilled book proves that the most appealing interiors are also the most personal ones. Chapters include: Finding Inspiration Creating Your Signature Style Setting the Stage Form and Function It’s All in the Design Effortless Entertaining Contreras takes readers through the design process and encourages them to seek inspiration from the approach that works best for them. From thinkingTrade ReviewWith stunning photography and accessible-yet-elegant tips, Dream Design Live fuses interior decorating advice with lifestyle recommendations and demonstrates how living a happy and satisfying life starts at home. * Traditional Home *Paloma walks the reader through the process of how to create a home that is not only functional and nice to look at but operates as a kind of vision board too. * One Kings Lane *Creating interiors that are both meaningful and fulfilling are the subject of Paloma Contreras’ Dream Design Live (Abrams). From thinking creatively about your design approach to improving your life, Contreras provides an accessible but beautiful look at the decorating process. * Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles *Contreras says you can’t design a room without inspiration, and we expect her book will provide loads of it for those looking to feather their nests in her crisp, fresh, unexpected style. * Dallas News *In Dream, Design, Live (Abrams), Contreras, onetime Spanish teacher, successful blogger, and, now, working designer, explores the design process through the lens of travel, inspiration, and personal style. As such, the tome is both an instructional lesson and a personal story, a great read for the design professional and enthusiast alike. * Architectural Digest *With advice on how to hang curtains, where to place artwork, and how to host a party…Dream Design Live is as much a reference book you will want to dog-ear as it is a sleek tome of gracious living that goes at the top of the coffee table pile. * Flower magazine *“The 240-page volume goes beyond helpful tips and pretty pictures to show readers how to find a design approach that works best for them.” * Southern Home magazine *
£26.09
Scholastic The Story of Afro Hair
Book SynopsisThis book sensitively tells the powerful history of Black hair foryounger readers.
£9.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Antique Boxes Tea Caddies Society
Book SynopsisThe charm of antique boxes and tea caddies—along with the people who inspired, made, and used them—dance gracefully through the pages.
£65.24
Union Square & Co. American Cozy
Book SynopsisExplores the Danish concept of `hygge' in everyday life: organisation and home décor, entertaining, cooking, creating a happier, more productive work life, decluttering and slowing down.
£13.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd B52 Stratofortress
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£17.09
Batsford Ltd Bedside Companion for Gardeners: An anthology of
Book SynopsisAn eclectic collection of prose, poetry and practical advice for every day of the year. A mix of fact and fiction, fantasy and experience, the Bedside Companion for Gardeners is a treasure trove of green-fingered inspiration where practical advice blends seamlessly with poetry and prose from intrepid gardeners past and present. Dip in and out of this collection with an entry for every night of the year that draws on writing through the ages and from across the globe. The Bedside Companion for Gardeners incorporates practical advice from the 17th-century gardening diarist John Evelyn; inspiring prose from Elizabeth von Arnim and John Milton; astute commentary from Horace Walpole on William Kent and Nancy Mitford on the vulgarity of a Surrey garden. Kipling offers practical advice, while Tennyson waxes lyrical on an Arabian night garden. The perfect gift for any gardener, this magical book is an invaluable source of inspiration and guidance to revisit throughout the year. Trade Review‘A delightful read to escape into last thing at night’ – Paula McWaters -- Country Living‘The green-fingered will love this anthology’ -- Daily Express/Daily Mirror‘This thoughtful and inspiring selection offers a fresh perspective on our outdoor space’ * Sunday Express *
£20.00
