Home & Garden Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd A Pictorial History of the B2A Spirit Stealth
Book SynopsisThe history and development of Northrop's Flying Wings, from the innovative XB-35A to the B-2A Spirit.
£25.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Rolex
Book SynopsisIn this virtual catalog of Rolex wristwatches, collectors and buyers will find 3,621 wristwatches in over 14 different model lines.
£47.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Cooking Together
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£17.09
Abrams The Flower Farmers
Book SynopsisTwenty-nine of today’s most inspiring flower farmers present stories, how-to-cultivate expertise, and favorite new varieties in a lushly photographed guide to feed your every floral fantasy Flower farmers are the Top Chefs of the gardening world, with dedicated social media channels and hundreds of thousands of avid fans who dream about the lifestyle and of having a lush cutting garden of their own. Today’s gardeners follow celebrity growers to gather ideas and expert advice regarding planting techniques and the best varieties and seasonal plants to choose.The Flower Farmers presents a curated group of favorite growers, from industry leaders to pioneering newcomers. Each grower shares their specialty knowledge and seasonal practices so that readers will be able to create a similar relationship with flowers and discover sustainable techniques for their own gardens. Dedicated sidebars dig deeper, with information on everything
£26.25
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DIY
Book SynopsisJulian Cassell and Peter Parham are the authors of titles covering all aspects of DIY. Their books have sold more than one million copies worldwide. Having run their own successful property renovation businesses for over 30 years, these award- winning authors offer technical know-how combined with an innovative approach to DIY.
£28.00
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Design by Nature
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£24.00
Tuttle Publishing Japanese Stone Gardens: Origins, Meaning & Form
Book SynopsisGain some new ideas along with the principles and history of Japanese stone gardening with this useful and beautiful garden design book.Japanese Stone Gardens provides a comprehensive introduction to the powerful mystique and dynamism of the Japanese stone garden--from their earliest use as props in animistic rituals, to their appropriation by Zen monks and priests to create settings conducive to contemplation and finally to their contemporary uses and meaning. With insightful text and abundant imagery, this book reveals the hidden order of stone gardens and in the process heightens the enthusiast's appreciation of them.The Japanese stone garden is an art form recognized around the globe. These meditative gardens provide tranquil settings, where visitors can shed the burdens and stresses of modern existence, satisfy an age-old yearning for solitude and repose, and experience the restorative power of art and nature. For this reason, the value of the Japanese stone garden today is arguably even greater than when many of them were created. Fifteen gardens are featured in this book: some well known, such as the famous temple gardens of Kyoto, others less so, among them gardens spread through the south of Honshu Island and the southern islands of Shikoku and Kyushu and in faraway Okinawa.Trade Review"This survey of the best of Japan's stone gardens may send you into the sort of fugue state in which you wake up to find yourself floating through the airport, boarding pass in hand." --New York Times"A book that will benefit both the Japanese garden enthusiast and the Zen aficionado alike. One to be dipped into time and time again and absorbed over time." --Diverse Japan
£15.29
Craven Street Books Cabinetmakers Notebook
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£23.79
Taunton Press Inc How to Build Your Own Tiny House
Book SynopsisTiny homes are all the rage these days, especially among young people new to the housing market, for people wanting a small dwelling as a second home or as a studio, and among singles and empty nesters. As millions are experiencing the "magic" of tidying up and reducing the number of their possessions, many are also seeing the value of living with less space, while environmentalists are also valuing a smaller carbon footprint. How to Build Your Own Tiny House is a comprehensive guide to the actual construction process, building codes, and regulations, not another pretty picture book about tiny houses. Offers anyone with basic carpentry skills step-by-step instructions to successfully build a tiny house (250 to 1,000 square feet.) The book covers everything from forming a bill of materials to the basics of frame construction; it details wiring and plumbing a tiny home, outlines construction codes for small buildings and gives pointers as to where local regulations may apply, and also includes a section on building appropriately sized furniture for a tiny home. Includes a selection of tiny home designs, each of which can be expanded as needs change.
£18.75
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Living on One Acre or Less How to Produce All the
Book SynopsisAn accessible and comprehensive guide, filled with everything you need to set up your own mini-farm and live more self-sufficiently.With the help of this handy book, you can grow all the fruit and vegetables your family needs, raise animals for meat and eggs, keep fish and bees, and even produce firewood on a plot of land of just one acre or less all alongside your work and family life.Whether you have a garden, a paddock or perhaps the corner of a field, Sally Morgan guides you through various useful topics, including growing fruit and vegetables throughout the year, producing fish with aquaponics, and keeping livestock poultry, pigs, sheep and goats. There is also helpful information on how to layout your plot, including fencing, poly tunnels or greenhouses, and tips on managing soil fertility. This updated edition also includes a chapter on coping with extreme weather conditions.Filled with practical advice, Living on One Acre or Less is essential reading for anyone Trade ReviewA good, comprehensive, all-round guide for anyone who aspires to the good life. * Kate Humble, TV presenter and smallholding owner *The book is rich with content and full of wonderful inspiration. I can’t wait to get out into my small garden, to help my family move towards self-reliance. * Kate Blincoe, nature journalist and author of The No-Nonsense Guide to Green Parenting *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part One: Design & groundwork 1. Planning your plot 2. Soil matters 3. Soil fertility & crop rotations Part Two: Growing produce 4. The vegetable & flower garden 5. An abundance of fruit 6. Tree crops & forest gardens Part Three: Keeping livestock 7. Poultry for eggs & meat 8. Pigs for meat 9. Including sheep or goats 10. Aquaponics 11. Beekeeping 12. Coping with extreme weather Appendix: Livestock regulations & good practice Resources Index
£17.99
IMM Lifestyle Books Self-Sufficiency: Foraging for Wild Foods
Book SynopsisArranged in a directory of categories divided into wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds and shellfish, this book has all of the information you need to forage for yourself.You'd be surprised at the bounty of wild food you can find practically on your doorstep: some native plants, some escapes from ancient gardens and all delicious. Most of these foods are within easy reach - however, you've got to know what you're looking for and where to go and when.Clear illustrations to help you identify a wholesome and natural food store, all for free. Hints on how to prepare and eat your foraged bounty are also included, along with advice on seasonality.
£8.54
Rizzoli International Publications Valentino Themes and Variations
Book SynopsisThe name Valentino has been synonymous with high fashion for almost fifty years. Based in Rome, Valentino is only one of two couture houses recognized by the French government outside of Paris. His exquisite designs are coveted and worn by young Hollywood and high society the world over. On the occasion of his last couture collection, presented in Paris in the spring of 2008, this landmark book celebrates forty-five years of Valentino’s remarkable career. Published in association with a prestigious exhibition at the Museé des Arts Decoratifs’s famed costume department in Paris, this volume focuses on Valentino’s haute couture creations, highlighting the most important and iconic creations of his half-century in fashion through recurring themes in Valentino’s work—variations on the ideas of volume, line, and texture as well as motifs such as geometry, pleats, and flowers—through new photography, sketches, fabric samples, and commentary on the Trade Review“We’ll mist up every time we pass our coffee table…Halard does an exquisite job in bringing Valentino’s masterful works to the page, and Golbin…provides concise, reverential text to complement the arresting images.” ~LA Confidential "This tome includes stunning photography of fabric samples as well as lively, backstage images of fittings minutes before models walked out onto the runway." ~Florida InsideOut "Original sketches, behind-the-scenes runway images, photos of fittings, and the atelier at work, as well as his ad campaigns over the years, celebrate this legenday talent in all his glory." ~Southern Accents "Perfect for the most glamorous person in your life..." ~Private Clubs Magazine "The remarkable 50-year career of Valentino, founder of the first couture house to be recognized by the French government outside of Paris, is given the coffee table treatment in a lavish new book..."~Luxist.com "The new book is a collector's item and a keepsake for every devoted fan of Valentino and the fashion industry." ~Hautemimi.com "The book isn't just a retrospective, but the essence of Haute Couture." ~Lepetitechic.com"Valentino is synonymous with timeless elegance. From a distance many of his designs appear simple and understated, but the details are always stunning. This book celebrates forty-five years of an outstanding career." ~Bookriot.com
£40.00
Hay House Inc Leaves Roots Fruit
Book SynopsisAn Intuitive Gardening System Built for SuccessDo you dream of walking through your own kitchen garden with baskets full of delicious food you grew yourself? But are you waiting to begin because you think you don?t have enough space, sun, time, or experience?Then consider this: Plants want to grow. And when you match a plant?s needs to your own resources, you?re just one step away from success in the kitchen garden.Nicole Johnsey Burke?founder of Gardenary, Inc., and author of Kitchen Garden Revival?is your expert guide for growing your own fresh, organic food every day of the year, no matter where you grow. More than just providing the how-to, she gives you the know-how for a practical and intuitive gardening system that includes:- Leaves ? quick satisfaction from abundant harvests, most available and simplest to grow; includes salad greens and herbs- Roots ? underground harvests that require more tending and are built for endurance, longevity, and longer shelf life; includes tubers, bulbs, and rhizomes- Fruit ? the most demanding and sweetest of all, requiring the most space, sunlight, and consistent watering to blossom; includes beans, squash, and tomatoesBurke provides clear step-by-step instructions for setup, care, and harvest for each category of plants, complete with insightful tips for every level of gardener to grow with their plants.There?s always a plant you can grow right where you are, right away?all you have to do is follow the steps.Trade Review* Required reading before any tomato plants are sold to anyone anywhere. Nicole taught me this concept years ago and I've never forgotten it. - Myquillyn Smith, New York Times best-selling author of Welcome Home * Nicole inspires us all to dive deeper into sustainability with her beautiful and functional kitchen garden process, full of details that could give anyone a strong foundation to become a lifelong gardener. - Jen Hansard, best-selling author of Simple Green Smoothies and Simple Green Meals * Leaves, Roots & Fruit simplifies the process of learning to garden in an easy-to-use format, and the photos are gorgeous. Highly recommend! - Lauren Liess, author of Feels Like Home, Down to Earth, and Habitat * The perfect book to help you add the habit of gardening into your everyday life-even if you've never thought to call yourself a 'gardener.' - Jessica Honegger, author of Imperfect Courage and host of the Going Scared Podcast * A relevant and relatable must-have for gardeners of all experience levels. Nicole serves as a knowledgeable yet engaging coach as she walks you through the ins and outs of how to create a personalized gardening system that works for YOU! - Ashlie Thomas, the Mocha Gardener and author of How to Become a Gardener * Nicole has demystified the process of basic backyard, small-scale gardening for food or flowers into a simple and easy-to-follow step system. She will take you by the hand and walk you through the steps in word and image, physically and intellectually, for you to beautifully and deliciously grow into the kitchen gardener you want to be! - Jennifer Jewell, creator and host of the award-winning public radio program and podcast, Cultivating Place * Gardeners of all levels-from the first-time small-space gardener to a gardener like me with experience and space-will find more success in their gardens after getting their hands on this book and implementing this easy-to-understand system. - Jill McSheehy, host of the Beginner's Garden podcast and author of Vegetable Gardening for Beginners
£19.94
John Wiley & Sons Inc Being the Best Man For Dummies UK
Book SynopsisIf you're looking for practical, straight-talking advice on getting things right, look no further. Being the Best Man For Dummies is a perfect one-stop guide to being the ideal best man.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Being the Best Man 5 Chapter 1: Best Man Basics 7 Chapter 2: Stag Do’s and Stag Don’ts 15 Chapter 3: The Stag Party 33 Part II: Wedding Preparations and the Big Day 43 Chapter 4: The Build-Up to the Big Day 45 Chapter 5: The Morning of the Wedding 61 Chapter 6: The Actual Ceremony 69 Chapter 7: The Wedding Reception 79 Part III: The Speech 87 Chapter 8: Writing the Speech 89 Chapter 9: Delivering and Presenting Your Speech 109 Part IV: The Part of Tens 125 Chapter 10: Ten Great Ideas for the Stag Do 127 Chapter 11: Ten Best Stag Do Destinations 133 Chapter 12: Ten Wedding Nightmare Scenarios 139 Chapter 13: Ten Great Budget Stag Tips 143 Chapter 14: Ten Great Drinking Games 149 Appendix: Surfing the Best Man Web 155 Index 165
£9.49
Chelsea Green Publishing Co The Forest Garden Greenhouse: How to Design and
Book SynopsisNow with a revolutionary new “Climate Battery” design for near-net-zero heating and cooling "Jerome Osentowski is a master of simple, elegantly frugal, eminently practical indoor gardens."—Amory Lovins In this groundbreaking book, Jerome Osentowski, one of North America’s most accomplished permaculture designers, presents a wholly new approach to a very old horticultural subject. In The Forest Garden Greenhouse, he shows how bringing the forest garden indoors is not only possible, but doable on unlikely terrain and in cold climates, using near-net-zero technology. Different from other books on greenhouse design and management, this book advocates for an indoor agriculture using permaculture design concepts—integration, multi-functions, perennials, and polycultures—that take season extension into new and important territory. Chapters Include: Expanding the Possible with Season Extension The History and Mechanics of the Climate Battery Considerations for Building Your Own Greenhouse Several Off-site Case Studies And much more! Osentowski, director and founder of Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute (CRMPI) incorporates deep, holistic permaculture design with practical common sense. His greenhouse designs, which can range from the backyard homesteader to commercial greenhouses, are completely ecological and use a simple design that traps hot and cold air and regulates it for best possible use. With detailed design drawings, photos, and profiles of successful greenhouse projects on all scales, this inspirational manual will considerably change the conversation about greenhouse design.Trade ReviewPublishers Weekly- "Osentowski shows how building and maintaining a Mediterranean or tropical greenhouse full of figs, lemons, papayas, and bananas can be both affordable and practical. Drawing on his 30 years of experimentation and teaching in the harsh, dry mountain environment of his Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, he offers lush descriptions of his five greenhouses and in-depth, layered advice on designing and constructing a balmy winter retreat. His method uses a 'climate battery’ consisting of tubes buried underground to collect and hold warm air from the greenhouse, which then recirculate it when the temperature cools, backed up in the coldest days with a pellet or wood stove that can simultaneously heat an attached sauna. Osentowski admits that he prefers a hands-on method of teaching, and his written tours through greenhouses are sometimes hard to follow. Novices may be intimidated by the lack of step-by-step, formulaic instruction. But more experienced gardeners, builders, and tinkerers, and even intrepid beginners willing to carefully observe, compute, and ponder, will find this readable guide jam-packed with enough information and inspiration to help them attempt their own indoor paradises.”“A grand master of American permaculture, Jerome Osentowski has pioneered school gardens, high-altitude/high-nutrient cropping, bio-islands for organic golf course management, and heritage fruit trees for the mountain West. Of them all, the forest garden greenhouse is the most impressive. A marvel of integration between humans, the built environment, and the natural world, the greenhouse, in a world of climate calamity, will prove indispensable for both home comfort and food production. The Forest Garden Greenhouse surpasses all others on the subject for technical innovation and practical design.”--Peter Bane, author of The Permaculture Handbook: Garden Farming for Town and Country, board member, Permaculture Institute of North America, and former publisher and editor, Permaculture Activist magazine“In 1997 I had the privilege of visiting Jerome Osentowski’s forest garden in Basalt, Colorado. There is no doubt that Jerome learns from nature with enthusiasm and is one of the few with the capacity to translate his observations into a garden that feeds people—and dreams. The Forest Garden Greenhouse not only makes you wonder how you could achieve forest gardens at home and in your community, but it also makes you take action without delay! There is a sense of urgency that we transform our resource use; with wisdom gained from experience, Jerome shows us how we can do just that.”--Gunter Pauli, author of The Blue Economy“This revolutionary book captures what Jerome Osentowski has learned in decades of building and tending his high-altitude food forest and extensive permaculture site. Jerome’s climate battery is a brilliant idea deserving a broad audience. It brings greenhouse technology into the twenty-first century using simple, appropriate materials. The Forest Garden Greenhouse clearly and elegantly describes the greenhouse, the garden, and the evolution of Jerome’s deep wisdom and creativity. This is much more than a greenhouse book; it’s a manifesto and guidebook showing how permaculture can help us live regenerative lives.”--Toby Hemenway, author of The Permaculture City and Gaia’s Garden“Jerome Osentowski is a master of simple, elegantly frugal, eminently practical indoor gardens that can grow lots of almost anything almost anywhere by not treating soil like dirt. His recipe for rich sheet-mulched soil has so far produced 58 passive-solar banana crops (and over 100 other kinds of higher plants including Bornean tropicals) in my own super-insulated passive-solar home near Aspen. Now The Forest Garden Greenhouse lucidly shares Jerome’s deep, versatile, and ever-evolving experience. Read, learn, apply, improve, spread, enjoy!”--Amory B. Lovins, cofounder and chief scientist, Rocky Mountain Institute“Living in a cold climate is no excuse for not growing your own tropical fruits and year-round vegetables. The Forest Garden Greenhouse teaches how to harvest not just food but year-round temperateness, based on the real-world experience of a seasoned greenhouse designer and manager. After my last visit to Jerome’s greenhouse, I came home to Massachusetts and we built a subtropical greenhouse. Once you read his book, you will want to, too!”--Eric Toensmeier, author of The Carbon Farming Solution and Perennial Vegetables
£24.75
Taunton Press Inc Spray Finishing Made Simple
Book SynopsisA technical topic is demystified in a multimedia approach enabling readers to achieve stunning results. The author is an established authority on the subject of wood finishing. It covers every aspect of spray finishing, from technique to troubleshooting and is for woodworkers of all skill levels. Woodworking finishes can make a good project great. Spray Finishing offers professional results far superior to brushing or other hand-applied methods. Jeff Jewitt is a well-known authority on finishing who combines his vast knowledge of the subject with the latest technology to produce this integrated book and DVD set. Jewitt explains how to choose equipment and demystifies the spray-finishing process. Through this unique multimedia approach, which includes detailed step-by-step instructions, photos and how-to video, readers learn where to safely spray finishes and how to troubleshoot and solve spray-finishing problems. Both the book and DVD cover a variety of spray systems, solvents, and waterborne finishing products.
£19.14
HarperCollins Publishers Antique Marks Collins Gem
Book SynopsisThis pocket-sized guide to identifying and interpreting metal and ceramic marks has been improved with the addition of the most recent hallmarks, along with details of the new hallmarking system.Do you attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma's silver spoon? Do you envy the experts' ability to identify and date old hand-me-downs? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, Collins Gem Antique Marks is for you.Packed with thousands of clear illustrations, the book shows hallmarks on silver, gold and platinum, as well as those on Old Sheffield Plate, pewter, pottery and porcelain. Complete with a history of hallmarks and how to read them, Collins Gem Antique Marks is absolutely indispensable.The book provides:Full hallmarks for silver from London, Edinburgh, York, Norwich, Exeter, Dublin, Newcastle, Chester, Glasgow, Birmingham and Sheffield, along with maker's marks from these cities.Up-to-date hallmarksTrade Review‘As a pocket reference on ‘marks’ this is by far the best I have seen. It covers ALL marks, unlike most which cover either metal or porcelain’. Amazon
£6.99
Octopus Publishing Group Miller's Antiques Marks
Book SynopsisMarks are one of the collector's most important tools when it comes to identifying and dating antiques. Of course, it is important to understand that they should never be relied upon completely, as many have been copied or faked. What you should rely on is experience. Handle as many antiques as you can and learn to combine your knowledge of marks with the knowledge of how an authentic piece looks and feels.Whether you are buying at auction, flea market or antique shop this is the book you need to identify and date what you find. More than 6,000 marks are organized for quick, at-a-glance reference with full-colour sections on silver, Sheffield plate, bronze figures, ceramics, glass, costume jewellery, toys and dolls. This comprehensive guide can be kept handy to identify antique finds and valuate them from a catalogue of the most common marks that you will encounter, as well as any unidentified treasures you already own.
£9.49
GMC Publications One–Plank Woodworking Projects
Book SynopsisThis title includes 20 practical projects to create useful items for the home or office, varying in difficulty. It provides expert guidance on construction techniques and the correct use of tools. It also provides advice on personal protection equipment and good working practice from UK author Andy Standing. There is no reason why woodworking projects should be over-complicated and involve numerous tools and materials. Andy Standing took up the challenge of demonstrating the many varied projects that can be created using just a single plank of wood. His collection of visually appealing and practical projects, including stylish bookends, a personalised laptop tray and a beautiful toy rocking chair, enable woodworking enthusiasts to put their routers, biscuit jointers and other tools to good use. With step-by-step instructions and detailed photographs of the finished items, it provides practical advice for both amateur and experienced woodworkers.
£14.44
The Crowood Press Ltd EM32: British Web Equipment Of The Two World Wars
Book SynopsisThe outbreak of WW1 in 1914 found the British Army unready in many respects for a new age of warfare. However, the British led the world in the personal equipment worn by the infantryman thanks to an American officer named Anson Mills and the skills of the company created to produce his design – the 1908 equipment set made in woven cotton web.
£10.40
Abrams New Bohemians Handbook
Book SynopsisBohemian style-leader Justina Blakeney is back with fresh design advice and free-spirited inspiration in this colourful companion to the The New Bohemians.Trade Review"One early adopter [of Instagram] was Los Angeles-based designer and artist Justina Blakeney. She has a blog and online design shop called Jungalow and is author of The New Bohemians Handbook: Come Home to Good Vibes (Abrams, £19.99). Her handle, @thejungalow, now has more than 880,000 followers, and the platform is perhaps the perfect showcase for her love of juicy colour and luxuriant botanical motifs. “I’ve been on Instagram since early 2011,” she says. “A friend touted it to me as the new Twitter for visual people. It’s my favourite social media platform because it’s visual and simple. For me, many things make an image compelling – it can be beautiful, relatable, funny, colourful, thought-provoking or moving.” BBC Culture "Give your home a new bohemian twist with clever contrasting and eclectic accessories" Marie Claire
£18.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Emily Posts Etiquette 19th Edition
Book SynopsisCompletely revised and updated with a focus on civility and inclusion, the 19th edition of Emily Post’s Etiquette is the most trusted resource for navigating life’s every situationFrom social networking to social graces, Emily Post is the definitive source on etiquette for generations of Americans. That tradition continues with the fully revised and updated 19th edition of Etiquette. Authored by etiquette experts Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning—Emily Post’s great-great grandchildren—this edition tackles classic etiquette and manners advice with an eye toward diversity and the contemporary sensibility that etiquette is defined by consideration, respect, and honesty.As our personal and professional networks grow, our lives become more intertwined. This 19th edition offers insight and wisdom with a fresh approach that directly reflects today’s social landscape. Emily Post’s Etiquette incorporates an even broader spectrum of issues while still addressing the traditions that Americans appreciate, including: Weddings Invitations Loss, grieving, and condolences Entertaining at home and planning celebrations Table manners Greetings and introductions Social media and personal branding Political conversations Living with neighbors Digital networking and job seeking The workplace Sports, gaming, and recreation Emily Post’s Etiquette also includes advice on names and titles—including Mx.—dress codes, invitations and gift-giving, thank-you notes and common courtesies, tipping and dining out, dating, and life milestones. It is the ultimate guide for anyone concerned with civility, inclusion, and kindness. Though times change, the principles of good etiquette remain the same. Above all, manners are a sensitive awareness of the needs of others—sincerity and good intentions always matter more than knowing which fork to use.The Emily Post Institute, Inc., is one of America’s most unique family businesses. In addition to authoring books, the Institute provides business etiquette seminars and e-learning courses worldwide, hosts the weekly Q&A podcast Awesome Etiquette and trains those interested in teaching Emily Post Etiquette
£28.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Broomhandle Mauser
Book SynopsisAt a time when most handguns were limited to six rounds, the ten-shot Mauser caught the attention of the world for its unprecedented firepower and formidable high-velocity 7.63×25mm cartridge. This saw its ultimate expression in the first-ever select-fire handgun the Schnellfeuer' machine pistol, fed by a detachable magazine and offering both full-automatic and single-shot modes. The C 96 was the first semi-automatic pistol to see combat, arming both sides in the Second Anglo-Boer War, and seeing service with the German, Russian, Chinese and other militaries. Widely purchased commercially, it was carried by none other than Winston Churchill in the Sudan and South Africa, became prized by the Irish Republican Army and Soviet revolutionaries, and even armed Han Solo in the Star Wars' movies.Featuring full-colour artwork and an array of revealing photographs, this is the engrossing story of the C 96 Broomhandle Mauser, the ground-breaking semi-automatic pistol that arm
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Crossbow
Book SynopsisTechnologically sophisticated and powerful, the crossbow has long enjoyed a popular reputation for villainous superiority because it could be used with little training as a weapon of assassination. The study of bow designs, trigger mechanisms and spanning devices reveals a tale of considerable mechanical ingenuity; advances that produced a battlefield weapon requiring comparatively little training to use. It was an extremely useful weapon, and especially effective in siege warfare for both attack and defence.Known to the Ancient Greeks and the Chinese as early as the 5th century BC, the crossbow developed both in Western Europe and in the Far East. Advances in trigger mechanisms, spanning and bow design allowed the development of ever more powerful bows. In this study acknowledged weaponry expert Mike Loades traces the origins, development, combat record and lasting legacy of the crossbow, the formidable projectile weapon that played a key role in a host of battles and siegeTable of ContentsIntroduction / Development / Use / Impact / Conclusion / Bibliography / Index
£14.39
Cornerstone Cigars: A Guide: a fantastically sumptuous
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated and packaged study of the cigar - its history, its production and its joys - from world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes and written in conjunction with Davidoff, the world's leading cigar importer. A fascinating gift for anyone wanting to be educated and entertained...'I would recommend it for every cigar-smoker's stocking this Christmas' -- The Field'Entertained, informed and kept me interested throughout' -- ***** Reader review'Amazingly entertaining' -- ***** Reader review'Encyclopaedic, scholarly, elegant, fun' -- ***** Reader review'A superb book' -- ***** Reader review******************************************************************************************"The most futile and disastrous day seems well spent when it is reviewed through the blue, fragrant smoke of a Cigar." Evelyn WaughExploring not just the extraordinary story of tobacco and cigars but also a history that has been instrumental in the foundations of societies and cultures, Cigars will take you on an astonishing journey through landscapes, scents and an incredible roll call of the great, the good and the not-so good. The cigar has provided solace and a chance for worldly contemplation to generations of thinkers, businessmen, writers, entrepreneurs and connoisseurs.In this elegiac offering to the pinnacles of hand-rolled tobacco, world-renowned expert Nicholas Foulkes guides you through the myths, legends, nuances and delicious realities of the smoke-savouring universe, serving as an introduction for the novice and a reference for the connoisseur.A stunning, fully-illustrated gift package, perfect for anyone wishing to be educated and entertained..."A cigar ought not to be smoked solely with the mouth, but with the hand, the eyes, and with the spirit." Zino DavidoffTrade ReviewI would recommend it for every cigar-smoker’s stocking this Christmas * The Field *
£21.25
Abrams How to Wear Makeup 75 Tips Tutorials
Book Synopsis From applying a sultry smoky cat-eye to a flawless red lip, Mackenzie Wagoner’s How to Wear Makeup is an essential guide to perfecting any beauty routine—featuring illustrations by Judith van den Hoek. Here is advice on the best products to include in a makeup bag, tips for seasonal skincare, and the best techniques for transitioning looks from day to night—a must-have for anyone seeking fresh and simple ways to wear makeup. Covering everything from foundation and contouring basics, eyeshadow and eyeliner tutorials, and finding the best shade of lipstick for any occasion to tips for eyebrow shaping and more, How to Wear Makeup is the perfect pocket reference, gift-wrapped in an irresistible package.
£9.49
Transworld Publishers Ltd French Women Dont Get Facelifts
Book SynopsisMireille shares the secrets and strategies of aging with attitude and joy, offering personal anecdotes while divulging French women''s most guarded secrets about looking and feeling great. With her signature blend of wit, no-nonsense advice and storytelling flair she addresses everything from lotions and potions to diet, style, friendship and romance. For anyone who has ever spent the equivalent of a mortgage payment on anti-aging lotions or procedures, dressed inappropriately for their age, gained a little too much in the middle or accidentally forgotten how to flirt, here is a proactive way to stay looking and feeling great, without declaring bankruptcy or resorting to surgery.Trade ReviewLike a fabulous friend sharing her secrets, Mireille divulges, encourages and inspires. And she does it with joy. -- Pamela DruckermanFrench women have incredible style and confidence. Mireille is an inspiration and her book is a must-read for any woman wanting to look better and ultimately feel more beautiful. -- Bobbi BrownFrench Women Don’t Get Facelifts is [...] ostensibly as light as a meringue but actually as satisfying as Guilano’s recipe for duck with caramelised mango [...] It’s a “no” not only to the scalpel and Botox needle, but also to fad diets and costly anti-ageing serums [...] It’s a Oui, Oui, Oui to facials [and]diets “where nothing is restricted but everything is encouraged in moderation”. * The Times *C'est magnifique! * Today (US) *It's hard to resist a chance to tackle the wrinkles in your self-esteem with Guiliano's wholly engaging take on how women of 40 and upwards can "attack" the ageing process with "attitude and style", whether through skincare secrets and fashion tips or the role of relationships and the importance of relaxation. Mais... it's about so much more than botox. I was completely won over by it. * Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller *
£10.44
Phaidon Press Ltd Plant
Book SynopsisThe ultimate gift for gardeners and art-lovers, featuring 300 of the most beautiful and pioneering botanical images everTrade ReviewAs featured in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Daily Telegraph, Garden & Gun, Gardens Illustrated, The Guardian, Martha Stewart Living, Natural History Magazine, New Scientist, Newsweek, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Seattle Times, Smithsonian, The Sunday Times, Tatler, The Wall Street Journal, and on Atlas Obscura, BBC Focus, Goop, and mental floss'The ultimate gift for gardeners and art-lovers.' – Goop'A breathtaking collection of botanical prints, photos, drawings, and even micrograph scans.' – Martha Stewart Living'Plant may start on your coffee table, but it won't stay there for long.' – Flower Magazine'An extraordinary collection.' – Gardens Illustrated 'I am totally mesmerized by the extraordinary range of artists, scientists and technicians represented. Wonderful and absorbing and loving.' – Edwina von Gal, Landscape Designer 'From the winning cover to the beautiful images inside, Plant is a complete pleasure covering centuries of botanical art. Artist information and provenance is dutifully recorded. Inspiration and imagination is there for the taking. This new book is classic Phaidon and bound to be a bestseller.' – David Whitman, Pergola 'The timeless pleasure of looking at plants: a new illustrated book examines mankind's fascination with making images of plants through the ages... Compton's fascination with what different people have done within the remit of botanical art jumps out of every one of Plant's pages. The variety is astounding.' – The Daily Telegraph 'An inspiring delight and great resource for those who cherish all things botany.' – Emily Thompson, Emily Thompson Flowers 'The side by side juxtapositions of images here are brilliant. The clear pencil drawings of Van Gogh and Ellsworth Kelly my favorites, so delicate, just gorgeous.' – Perry Guillot, Landscape Architect 'My award for sumptuous volume of 2016 has to go to Plant: Exploring the Botanical World, 300 works of botanical art from ancient times to the present in every imaginable medium... The images are thought-provokingly juxtaposed.' – The Sunday Times, Move 'Botanical art of all kinds, from a Minoan fresco of swallows billing among ocher red Lilium chalecondicum, painted circa 1600 B.C., to a hand-colored image from a scanning electron microscope of the seed of an alpine pincushion flower, its plum-colored skirts floating like a ballerina mid-jeté. These are things of beauty, but they have a purpose beyond decoration. Plant's editors [...] don't confine themselves to the strictly scientific.' – Newsweek 'Celebrates the beauty and diversity of plants from around the world across all media - from murals in ancient Greece to a Napoleonic-era rose print and cutting-edge scans.' – The Guardian '300 of the loveliest botanical images ever collated.' – Town and Country 'A glorious visual compendium of plants and flowers that spans thousands of years.' – Atlas Obscura 'This beautiful new book is like having a botanical art exhibition on your coffee table.' – Waitrose Weekend 'A glorious presentation of how we've represented flora and fauna in art and photography throughout history.' – Outdoor Photography 'Gorgeous... Fascinating... [An] unprecedented range of artists... A highly nuanced curation of imagery from across the ages. An indispensable coffee table book for the green-fingered and mere admirers alike.' – AnOther Magazine 'It might be a bit early, but this one's already on our Christmas list.' – BBC Focus 'A non-chronological approach illuminates intriguing contrasts and similarities in the artists' approach to capturing vegetation... Each page will surprise.' – Smithsonian 'A lavishly illustrated guide to the fascinating world of plants, this book is a feast for the eyes and will bring joy to anyone with green-fingered tendencies, or simply an appreciation for the diverse beauty of nature.' – theweek.co.uk 'More than 3,000 years of beautiful botanical art... The stories behind the pictures are just as eye-opening... A gorgeously illustrated survey that would make the perfect gift for a plant lover.' – Daily Mail, Weekend 'Here's one you'll have trouble deciding whether to keep or wrap, and as you mull over the decision, each flick to a new page will shift you ever closer to finding some other gift for that art-loving or plant-loving friend... The images and stories are a reminder of our complex love affair with plants, and make for an addictive, page-turning treat.' – The Sydney Morning Herald 'From ancient stone carvings and watercolour illustrations, to the first photography and cutting-edge scans, this history of botanical art explores our endless fascination with nature.' – SA Life 'Plant, Exploring the Botanical World is a seriously beautiful book... The design is beautiful, as expected of a Phaidon publication, and the stories behind each of the artworks are fascinating. What I enjoyed most about it was the range of imagery included - this is not your average botanical illustration book but more a book of art inspired by plants.' – The Planthunter 'What better way to spend a dreary winter afternoon than paging through gorgeous, full-color pictures of flowers? Not just flowers, but roots, stems, leaves, seeds and fruits, too, captured in 300 images of sketches, paintings, photographs, carvings, engravings and pressings that date from 1352 B.C. to the present... The greatest joy comes from stumbling upon the unexpected.' – Atlanta Journal Constitution 'Breathtaking... [This] hefty coffee table book features 300 remarkable pieces of plant-related art.' – mental_floss 'We love this survey of botanical art... Its pages teach you about plants, it reveals much about the time period and culture in which these images were created.' – Real Living 'What is rather lovely about this book, which unites 300 botanical images from ancient stone carvings to vivid micrograph scans, is its non-chronological arrangement. Instead, it mixes botanical art from different periods, charting the depiction of plants through interesting pairings.' – House & Garden 'Botanical beauty... Art and science were often close allies when images of flowers were created centuries ago, and that remains true with the latest photographic technology. ' – Independent 'The rich range of imagery is spectacular.' – Lugene Bruno, curator Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation
£38.21
Thomas Nelson Publishers How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind
Book SynopsisBring your home out of the mess it’s in and learn how to keep it under control.
£12.59
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Country Brocante Style: Where English Country
Book SynopsisFind inspiration in decorative country living with Country Brocante Style. Lucy Haywood is the creator of The Country Brocantes – home and lifestyle fairs held in idyllic rural surroundings. In Country Brocante Style, she introduces her pretty and accessible signature look into the home, fusing two classic and enduring decorating traditions – English country style and French-inspired vintage styling. There’s plenty of classic French ‘brocanterie’ – old textiles, vintage furniture and decorative pieces – alongside lifestyle brands, gardenalia, handmade textiles, cottage-garden flowers and other homewares. In the first section, Country Brocante Style, Lucy leads you through the colour palette of the Brocantes and discusses key pieces of furniture and decorative pieces before presenting creative ideas for putting the look together. In the second section, Country Brocante Interiors, she pays a visit to the homes of the dealers and the buyers who flock to the fairs. Decorative country style is more popular than ever and The Country Brocante will inspire you to create this romantic, timeless style in your own home.
£19.55
Crown The Hunt for Zero Point
Book SynopsisThis riveting work of investigative reporting and history exposes classified government projects to build gravity-defying aircraft--which have an uncanny resemblance to flying saucers.The atomic bomb was not the only project to occupy government scientists in the 1940s. Antigravity technology, originally spearheaded by scientists in Nazi Germany, was another high priority, one that still may be in effect today. Now for the first time, a reporter with an unprecedented access to key sources in the intelligence and military communities reveals suppressed evidence that tells the story of a quest for a discovery that could prove as powerful as the A-bomb.The Hunt for Zero Point explores the scientific speculation that a 'zero point' of gravity exists in the universe and can be replicated here on Earth. The pressure to be the first nation to harness gravity is immense, as it means having the ability to build military planes of unlimited speed and range, along with the most deadly weaponry the world has ever seen. The ideal shape for a gravity-defying vehicle happens to be a perfect disk, making antigravity tests a possible explanation for the numerous UFO sightings of the past 50 years.Chronicling the origins of antigravity research in the world's most advanced research facility, which was operated by the Third Reich during World War II, The Hunt for Zero Point traces U.S. involvement in the project, beginning with the recruitment of former Nazi scientists after the war. Drawn from interviews with those involved with the research and who visited labs in Europe and the United States, The Hunt for Zero Point journeys to the heart of the twentieth century's most puzzling unexplained phenomena.
£12.75
WW Norton & Co 101 DIY Face Masks: Fun, Healthy, All-Natural
Book SynopsisMake your own Insta-face mask, whether or not you post a pic of yourself wearing one. Masks— especially one- use sheet masks— are the latest craze to sweep the beauty industry and a fun addition to any skin- care routine. But the costs add up and the ingredient lists are often riddled with parabens and preservatives. (Think of the environment, too, with all that packaging!) Here are 101 recipes that are easy to make and often use only a few ingredients. There’s a remedy for any skin woe— from dull, dry skin to large pores. Recipes include: Egg White Tight and Bright Sheet Mask Coconut Glam Glow Sheet Mask Clarifying Matcha Sheet Mask Activated Charcoal Deep Cleansing Sheet Mask With instructions for re-usable, green-friendly, DIY cloth face sheets.
£9.67
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Pinball Compendium 1930s1960s
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£39.09
Quarto Publishing PLC Sustainable Home
Book SynopsisSustainable Home is a stylish, inspirational and practical guidebook to maintaining a more environmentally friendly household.Table of ContentsLiving Minimalism – Decluttering – Mindful purchasing Energy Usage – Clean energy – Unplugging Furniture – Sustainable furnishings – Make-Your-Own: Hairpin Table Indoor Plants – Caring for plants – Make-Your-Own: Terrarium Kitchen Grocery Shopping – Preparing and packing – Sourcing locally Plant-Based Eating – Alternatives to protein – Make-Your-Own: Black Bean Burger – Make-Your-Own: Milk Alternatives Wastage – Packing to prevent food waste – Make-Your-Own: Pickled Veg – Composting Food Preparation and Cooking – Sustainable kitchenware – One-pot cooking Bedroom Closet – Curating a minimalist wardrobe – Sustainable clothing materials – Laundering Re-use and Recycle – Make-Your-Own: Tee-shirt Bag – Make-Your-Own: Natural Clothes Dye Sleep – Sustainable furniture – Make-Your-Own: Room Spray Bathroom Toothcare – Sustainable cleaning materials – Make-Your-Own: Toothpaste Body Care – Make-Your-Own: Aloe Vera Body Scrub – Make-Your-Own: Body Butter & Lip Balm Haircare – Sustainable cleaning materials – Make-Your-Own: Apple Cider Rinse – Aftercare and accessories – Safety Razor Water Usage – Toilet tricks – Shower hacks Cleaning products – Natural cleaning products – Make-Your-Own: Cleaning Spray Outdoors – Dining Out – Going Places – Sustainable Workplace – Take Action
£16.20
F&W Publications Inc National Parks Quarters
Book Synopsis Take your coin collecting to new places with this easy-to-use collector''s quarters folderHow about taking your collecting on a scenic tour of America''s most breathtaking and revered national parks courtesy of this new America the Beautiful National Parks Collector''s coin folder. This affordable and durable 3-panel folder contains 60 slots - more than most folders - to house all of the National Parks quarters. Plus, there is a slot each for the Denver and Philadelphia coin fronts. From Hot Springs National Park to Tall Grass National Park you''ll have a stunning showcase for your quarters, along with geographic details and historical anecdotes about each national site featured, as well as key coin specifications. Plus, the front cover of this folder features the reverse image of each of the first five coins issued in this program – a unique feature of the Warman''s National Park Quarters folders, produced by Krause Publications.
£7.73
Vintage Publishing Murakami T: The T-Shirts I Love
Book SynopsisThe international literary icon opens his eclectic closet and shares photos of his extensive unique personal T-shirt collection. Haruki Murakami's books have galvanized millions around the world. Many of his fans know about his 10,000-vinyl-record collection, and his obsession with running, but few have heard about a more intimate, and perhaps more unique, passion: his T-shirt-collecting habit.In Murakami T, the famously reclusive novelist shows us his T-shirts - including gems found in bookshops, charity shops and record stores - from those featuring whisky, animals, cars and superheroes, to souvenirs of marathons and a Beach Boys concert in Honolulu, to the shirt that inspired the beloved short story 'Tony Takitani'. Accompanied by short, frank essays that have been translated into English for the first time, these photographs reveal much about Murakami's multifaceted and wonderfully eccentric persona.'The world's most popular cult novelist' GuardianTrade ReviewFascinating...part ode, part exhibit that reads with restrained affection for his accidental accumulations....these tees excavate an intimate history. The choices we make about what we find and keep point to our interior worlds...Murakami's understated love letters to his tees also convey how we give life to our things and vice versa. * Atlantic *It's safe to say there is no one like Murakami * Literary Review *Murakami is one of the best writers around * Time Out, on Norwegian Wood *Everything he chooses to describe trembles with symbolic possibility * Guardian, on Norwegian Wood *Mesmerising, surreal, this really is the work of a true original * The Times, on The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle *Undeniably a somewhat eccentric book. But it's also a very likeable one... The overall effect is not unlike sharing a conversation with a genial bloke in a bar * Reader's Digest *One of the most influential novelists of his generation. * Observer *An incredibly readable and charming tour through Murakami's life through the T-shirts he has collected along the way... [the reader] feels a personal connection with him, as if we are reading his secret diary -- Adam Davidson * Northern Echo *
£13.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Smoke Firing: Contemporary Artists and Approaches
Book SynopsisThe essential guide to the smoke firing method with highlights from international artists' work. Smoke firing is an ancient technique, used both to fire raw clay into durable ceramic and also to decorate it with smoke designs. Its technological simplicity not only lends itself to endless interpretations but encourages artistic creativity through improvisation and experimentation. Smoke Firing is a thorough survey of the varied work and approaches of contemporary artists today, showing recent innovative developments. By investigating the ideas of selected ceramicists Jane Perryman reveals the meanings and inspiration behind their work. Clear and colourful images demonstrate the various processes used, showing sequences of artists in action. The book covers smoke firing using bonfires, various containers, earth pits, saggars, and kilns, with a chapter on how smoke firing can be used as an educational tool in groups and workshops. Dynamic illustrations feature the work of the 29 artists represented, from 17 different countries, making it a truly international focus on smoke firing.Trade Review...fabulous...Perryman explores this wondrous subject by highlighting contemporary artists and approaches to smoke-firing. * www.karenplatt.co.uk (June 2009) *Table of ContentsPreface Foreword 1. An Introduction to Smoke Firing Smoke Firing in Antiquity Traditional Firing Technology 2. Smoke Firing in Contemporary Traditional Societies Nigeria India Native America (New Mexico) PART 1: SMOKE FIRING WITHOUT A KILN 3. Smoke Firing in the Open Siddig El’Nigoumi (Sudan/UK) Susan Halls (UK/USA) 4. Smoke Firing in a Container Inger Sodergren (Sweden) Antonia Salmon (UK) Ann Marais (South Africa) Gabriele Koch (Germany/UK) Jimmy Clarke (USA) Madhvi Subrahmanian (India/USA) 5. Smoke Firing in a Pit Janey Burton (USA) Gudrun Kainz (Austria) Signe Lassen (Denmark) PART 2: SMOKE FIRING WITH A KILN 6. Smoke Firing in a Saggar Magdalene Odundo (Kenya/UK) Richard Notkin (USA) Pao Fei Yang (Taiwan/USA) Eva Marie Kothe (Sweden) Jane Perryman (UK) Duncan Ross (UK) Alison Tinker (UK/Spain) Sebastian Blackie (UK) Nattinee Satawatthamrong (Thailand) Pamela Gorgone (USA) 7. Smoke Firing in a Kiln Pierre Bayle (France) Ellen Schopf (Germany) Munemi Yorigami (Japan) 8. Post-raku Smoke Firing Giovanni Cimatti (Italy) Anne James (UK) Joy Bosworth (UK) Ashraf Hannah (Egypt/UK) Mark Verbruggen (Belgium) 9. Smoke Firing in Groups Smoke firing with groups of children and adults using a variety of firing techniques and locations Conclusion and Acknowledgements Health & Safety and Suppliers List References Index
£27.00
Phaidon Press Ltd Atlas of Interior Design
Book Synopsis “Flipping through a few pages will transport you . . . Armchair travelers rejoice.” – AD PRO Explore interior-design masterpieces around the globe from the 1940s to today with this unique geographically arranged survey – discover iconic rooms in 9 continental regions in this ground-breaking survey spanning more than 50 countries This unparalleled global survey features more than 400 of the most inspirational residential rooms from the past eight decades. With the work of icons of interior design past and present, such as Kelly Behun, Stéphane Boudin, Jacques Grange, Peter Marino, Brigette Romanek, Studio KO, Faye Toogood, Axel Vervoordt, and Kelly Wearstler, the more than 400 interiors featured in this innovative book also include a selection of fascinating and virtually unknown interiors from Australia, Africa, Asia, and beyond. From classic to contemporary, minimal to maximal, the homes included, together with the author’s insightful commentary, illuminate the design tropes unique to their location’s context, while others confound preconceived ideas of vernacular design to spectacular effect. Trade Review “Flipping through a few pages will transport you ... Armchair travelers rejoice.” – AD PRO “A glorious overview of iconic houses across the globe from the 1940s to the present.” – Curbed“Spans the globe across seven continents to showcase the world’s best rooms.” – ELLE Decor“A useful resource for design students and enthusiasts as well as anyone looking for inspiration.” – Booklist“Bradbury’s book unfolds like a curated Tumblr of aspirational living.” – CULTURED “Armchair travel to 403 homes in 47 countries … with this compendium of beautiful spaces.” – Harper’s Bazaar“Ideal armchair fantasy house hunting.” – Chicago Tribune
£59.46
New Society Publishers Essential Hempcrete Construction The Complete
Book Synopsis The essential guide to hempcrete - a strong, versatile, environmentally friendly, energy-efficient natural insulating material Hempcrete is a versatile, energy-efficient natural insulation material, useful for walls, roofs and floors. Made from the inner stem of the hemp plant mixed with a lime-based binder, it is a very strong, lightweight and breathable alternative to manufactured insulations. Essential Hempcrete Construction is a fully illustrated practical guide to this affordable, renewable method, from procurement to finishing. Going well beyond the scope of many natural building books, this indispensable manual includes a complete introduction to hempcrete, packed with all the information you need to determine whether it''s the right choice for your project. It covers: Material specifications, testing and building code references and climate data Detail drawings for design reference Tool lists, and complete stTable of Contents Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Rationale Chapter 3: Appropriate Use Chapter 4: Building Science Notes Chapter 5: Material Specifications Chapter 6: Design Options for Hempcrete Chapter 7: Design Notes for Hempcrete Chapter 8: Hempcrete Mixes Chapter 9: Construction Procedure Chapter 10: Finishes Chapter 11: Maintenance and Renovations Chapter 12: Building Codes and Permits Chapter 13: Experiments and Future Developments Chapter 14: Tools Chapter 15: Conclusion Resources Index About the Author
£26.09
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Planting for Garden Birds: A Grower's Guide to
Book SynopsisIn Planting for Garden Birds find straightforward ideas and easy to achieve plans that will make your garden irresistible to birds.Packed with interesting facts, environmental and habitat information as well as easy to achieve planting ideas, this is a practical, illustrated guide for people wanting to encourage more birdlife to their outdoor space.By gardening sustainably, you can make a considerable difference to the wildlife populations in your immediate area, as well as in the country as a whole. While some birds are residents we’ll see from day to day, others are fleeting visitors – but they’re all potential guests in our gardens if we make the environment suitably welcoming.Planting for Garden Birds is aimed at the keen amateur gardener and those hoping to take their knowledge and experience to the next level.Planting for Garden Birds is part of a series of books aimed at encouraging wildlife into your garden. Other titles in the series are: Planting for Butterflies, Planting for Wildlife, Planting for Honeybees.
£12.60
HarperCollins Publishers Ranunculus: Beautiful buttercups for home and
Book SynopsisRanunculus offers advice on how to care for and propagate these colourful cultivated members of the buttercup family. Naomi Slade explores a wide range of ranunculus species and cultivars, all beautifully photographed by Georgianna Lane in their technicolour glory from palest pink to deep burgundy via white, orange, red and yellow. Pert as a rosebud and blousy as a dahlia, Ranunculus asiaticus is the flower of the moment. From ancestors that grew wild in the eastern Mediterranean, these Persian buttercups have been bred and selected to create fully double blooms; with layers of delicate, tissue-paper petals sculpted to perfection and available in a range of colours to suit any occasion. The buttercup family is a huge and diverse one, however, and the genus Ranunculus contains not just these exotic florists’ darlings, but a whole range of their close relatives too. Some are familiar: when fields and lawns are sprinkled with golden meadow buttercups, we can be sure that spring has arrived. Yet there are also rare mountain blooms, perched on crags and fed by the melting snow, and forms that thrive in pond margins or flourish in fast-flowing streams. Naomi Slade explores the world of buttercups, from their wild origins to their most successfully cultivated and most popular forms. Some are easy to grow, some less so, and this book offers tips and advice to help the reader embrace not just those near-wild forms that lend themselves to naturalistic planting schemes, and the exquisite, collectible alpines, but also the brilliant, desirable, Persian buttercups that are so perfect for cutting and arranging.Trade ReviewNaomi Slade ‘goes the extra mile, giving us added bits of useful information that can really help gardeners develop their practical knowledge.’ – Garden Media Guild Award Winner 2022 ‘A colourful, informative book that is an inspiring read for anyone who loves these luxurious, abundant blooms..' – Gardens Illustrated For Dahlias: 'A comprehensive, quick-reference guide. This is a visually stunning book with superb photography, which makes it a beautiful experience to turn each page – a great introduction to the genus.' – Gardens Illustrated Magazine 'Simply glorious.' – Daily Mail Weekend 'Handsomely produced and lushly illustrated.' – The Irish Times For Hydrangeas: 'Instantly re-educates and inspires, leaving one determined to uproot half the garden and replant it with hydrangeas.' – The Sunday Times For Peonies: ‘Simply flicking through the pages … is a sensualist’s dream.’ – The Sunday Times
£21.25
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Legends of the Fire Spirits Jinn and Genies from
Book SynopsisA magnificent and indispensable portrayal of the rich folklore of the Islamic world.According to Islamic tradition, Allah created three types of beings: angels, made of light; humans, made of earth; and jinn, made of smokeless fire. Supernatural, shape-shifting, intelligent and blessed with free will and remarkable powers, jinn have over the ages been given many names - demon, spirit, ghoul, genie, ifrit and shaitan. Believed in by hundreds of millions of people throughout the world and from all faiths, jinn have played a particularly central role in the literature, culture and belief systems of the Middle East and the Islamic world.Legends of the Fire Spirits explores through time and across nations the enduring phenomenon of the jinn. From North Africa to Central Asia, from the Mediterranean to sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, this riveting, often chilling, yet reasoned book draws on ancient testimonies, medieval histories, colonial records, anthropologist''s reports and Trade ReviewRobert Lebling’s exhaustive and very readable account of jinn lore and legends traces the fascinating history of these strange beings … mortals interested in knowing more about these magical creatures must content themselves with Lebling’s absorbing study. -- Gary Lachman * Times Literary Supplement *The boundaries of Lebling’s work surpassed my wildest dreams. Lebling has left no stone unturned in his enquiry, roaming through traditional Eastern literature as well as the modern media. The result is a trulyextraordinary masterwork, a treasury within itself that can be consulted at random, dipped into as a bedside book, or read from cover to cover in a fabulous feast for the imagination and the enquiring mind. -- Tahir ShahA comprehensive reference ... easily the most authoritative and accessible recent work on the topic… . The book may strike a note with a younger audience fascinated by the occult, but many students of the Middle East, Islam and ancient history should find it a valuable addition to their libraries as well. -- Stephen L. Brundage * Aramco World *A long overdue compendium of the knowledge and history of the jinn ... a lifelong reference to the mysteries of the Middle East and their influence on both Western and Eastern cultures. * Arabnews.com *A superb study... . A glorious feast of anthropological forteana... . Even those familiar with Islamic literature will delight in Lebling’s pursuit of the “sons of smokeless fire". * Fortean Times *Table of ContentsForeword by Tahir Shah Acknowledgements Notes on Transliteration Introduction: The Nature of Jinn 1. Origins 2. Historical Encounters 3. By Their Deeds: Jinn Behaviour 4. Jinn Geography 5. Cultural Echoes Appendices Appendix A: Edward Lane’s Notes on the Jinn Appendix B: Muhammad Asad on the Jinn Appendix C: Jinn Physics Notes References Index
£19.29
Thames & Hudson Ltd Jewels and Jewelry
Book SynopsisAn impeccably researched and inspiring insight into the evolution of jewellery through the ages, explored through sumptuous photography of pieces drawn from the V&A’s outstanding collection.Trade Review'An impeccably researched and inspiring survey of jewellery through the ages' - The JewellerTable of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Part I: Materials • Part II: Chronology of Style: The Middle Ages to 1700 • The Eighteenth Century • The Nineteenth Century • The Twentieth Century • The Twenty-first Century • Part III: Manufacturing and Distribution
£23.80
Orion Publishing Co The Dry Garden
Book SynopsisSuperb new edition of the gardening classic - with a new introduction by Monty Don'Invaluable to those who want to plant a trouble-free, all-year-round garden with minimum care - or watering' FLORATrade ReviewI return to Beth Chatto's books constantly. For those who are new to her work, you are entering into a life-long relationship with a wise friend and gardener -- Monty DonInvaluable to those who want to plant a trouble-free, all-year-round garden with minimum care - or watering * FLORA *
£9.49
Nest Publishing Home Life Around the World
£29.90
Bonnier Books Ltd The Art of Coorie: How to Live Happy the Scottish
Book SynopsisThe Art Of Coorie explores what coorie is and how it has nurtured the astonishing creativity that Scotland is famed for, despite an often harsh and unforgiving climate. Now used to describe how we want to feel and be, coorie covers all aspects of enjoying life the Scottish way. The Art of Coorie showcases Scottish style, traditions, interiors and the outdoors – examining a unique heritage of hospitality, creativity and adventure. From bothies to textiles, cuisine to camping, coorie has at its heart an appreciation of what we find around us. Timely and witty, The Art of Coorie takes you off the beaten track to discover how the best of all things Scottish can enhance life and its pleasures.
£15.29
Thames & Hudson Ltd Chanel
Book SynopsisThe definitive publication on Karl Lagerfeld’s pioneering and irreverent campaigns for Chanel, as photographed by the designer himself.Trade Review'Mega' - i-D'Presents the caricaturable couturier’s work as a master of still and moving imagery, showcasing Lagerfeld’s greatest campaigns' - Architectural Digest'Iconic' - .Cent'A perfect salon coffee-table book to inspire – an absolute must-have' - TributeTable of ContentsPreface • Introduction • The Collections
£51.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Wild at Home: How to Style and Care for Beautiful
Book Synopsis"Hilton Carter's love for plants is infectious... His lush and exuberant displays are inspiring reminders that plants can be so much more than neat little containers on a window sill." Grace Bonney, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Design*Sponge Take a tour through Hilton’s own apartment and other lush spaces, filled with a huge array of thriving plants, and learn all you need to know to create your own urban jungle. As the owner of over 200 plants, Hilton feels strongly about the role of plants in one’s home – not just for the beauty they add, but for health benefits as well: ‘having plants in your home not only adds life, but changes the airflow throughout. It’s also a key design element when styling your place. For me, it wasn’t about just having greenery, but having the right variety of greenery. I like to see the different textures of foliage all grouped together. You take a fiddle leaf fig and sandwich it between a birds of paradise and a monstera and…. yes!’ You will be armed with the know-how you need to care for your plants, where to place them, how to propagate, how to find the right pot, and much more, and most importantly, how to arrange them so that they look their best. Combine sizes and leaf shapes to stunning effect, grow your own succulents from leaf cuttings, create your own air plant display, and more.Trade Review'After following his popular Instagram account, we were excited to hear that plant pro Hilton Carter was coming out with a book. The end result doesn't disappoint—it's full of plant care tips as well as stunning photos of Carter's plant-filled home' – Real SimpleAwe-inspiring – Chowhound.com"Brimming with insights on living with houseplants, including how to feed, water, pot, and style them." – Martha Stewart Living"Hilton Carter has inspired thousands of people to fill their homes and workspaces with lush plants." – Los Angeles Magazine"Everything you need to know in order to keep your houseplants Instagram-worthy at all times." – Bustle"…a wondrous indoor woodland that offers all the benefits of being outdoors without leaving home." – Dwell"You can really feel Hilton’s love of plants in each page. . . . Whether you’re looking to add some minimal greenery to your home or want to create a lush indoor jungle, Hilton has you covered. . . .gorgeous." – Design *Sponge"We work with Hilton because he's both a plant stylist and an incredible plant-care wizard. hilton doesn't just teach you how to get your plants to thrive–he teaches you how to bond with them." – Apartment Therapy"…tips on how anyone — even a novice — can incorporate plants into their lives." – The New York Times
£17.09
