Home & Garden Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Black Forest Woodcarvings
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£72.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd New York Subway Graffiti
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Unofficial Guide to Harry PotterÂ
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£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Book of Griswold Wagner
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£30.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Occupied Japan for the Home Schiffer Book for
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£20.69
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS Pests Diseases
Book SynopsisPippa Greenwood ran the Plant Pathology department at the RHS and has been a gardening presenter on TV and radio for more than 25 years, most notably on the BBC for Gardeners' World and Gardeners' Question Time. Andrew Halstead was Principal Entomologist (an insect specialist) for the RHS and is now a gardening author, journalist, and lecturer.Trade ReviewAn invaluable quick reference guide to pretty much any garden pest or disease you're likely to encounter and how to deal with it. * Waitrose Weekend *
£17.09
Fox Chapel Publishing Traditional Wooden Handplanes: How to Restore,
Book SynopsisIn a world of heavy and expensive handplanes, traditional wood handplanes are affordable, light in weight, low in friction, comfortable to use and available in a wide variety of blade angles. Author and woodworking instructor Scott Wynn has been working with this versatile tool for four decades. In Traditional Wooden Handplanes he shows you how to make, modify, restore and use antique planes. Scott reveals how traditional wood planes work, how to set up a flea market find and how to tune up a new plane for peak performance. You'll learn about the different types and how to use them to their best advantage; which blades angles are best, which blade steel you might want to use, and finally, how to make your own set of planes using some modern techniques that simplify construction and improve performance.
£13.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Halloween in America
Book SynopsisNext to Christmas, more money is spent on Halloween decorations and novelties than on any other holiday. This wonderful book has been credited with inspiring the Halloween collecting craze, giving its devotees a chance to celebrate the holiday all year round! In addition to color photography and a brand new price guide, there are also many fascinating insights into Halloween. Most people are familiar with the symbolsghosts, Jack-O''-Lanterns, witches, bats, skeletons, and black catsbut few know about Halloween''s past. Why does it exist? What is the origin of trick-or-treating? Why does it fall on October 31st? Through these pages you will experience Halloween celebrations of the past and take a look at Halloween today. For collectors, this is one of the largest collections of Halloween memorabilia.
£25.19
Hardie Grant Books Plant Society: Create an Indoor Oasis for Your
Book SynopsisCovering everything from basic plant care and re-potting, to plants suited to pets and propagating, this book will inspire you to create your own indoor rainforest. At the core of the book are profiles of 22 tropical indoor plants, organised from the most low-maintenance species through to exotic varieties requiring more care. In addition, the book offers styling advice on how to decorate different rooms in your home with plants, as well as suggestions on pots and planters to give your interior spaces more personality. Interspersed throughout the book are interviews with `plant people’ from around the world, who reveal the creative ways in which they've incorporated amazing collections of tropical plants into their lives and homes. Creating a tropical oasis in the city really can be this simple and fun!
£16.19
Workman Publishing The Backyard Homestead Seasonal Planner: What to
Book SynopsisThis hardworking addition to the best-selling Backyard Homestead series offers expert advice on what tasks to do around your farm and when to do them — no matter where on the planet you call home. Author Ann Larkin Hansen sets the priorities for each area of the farm, including the barn, garden, orchard, field, pasture, and woodlot. For every critical turn of the year (12 in all), Hansen provides an at-a-glance to-do list along with tips and a more in-depth discussion of key topics for the season. Easy-reference charts, checklists, and record-keeping sections help you keep track of it all. Also available in this series: The Backyard Homestead, The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects, The Backyard Homestead Guide to Raising Farm Animals, and The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How.
£14.24
F&W Publications Inc Hand Tool Basics
Book SynopsisEverything you need to start woodworking with hand tools! Hand tool woodworking can be a source of great pride, satisfaction and amazing results--not to mention less noise and sawdust.
£22.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Antique Phonograph Gadgets Gizmos and Gimmicks
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£39.09
Random House USA Inc Styled
Book SynopsisAn HGTV Design Star winner offers a full-color guide to thinking like a stylist, with 1,000 design ideas for creating the most beautiful, personal and livable rooms. 20,000 first printing.
£22.95
Royal Horticultural Society The Horticultural Show Handbook: The Official RHS
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£9.81
Chelsea Green Publishing Co A Handmade Life: In Search of Simplicity
Book SynopsisWilliam Coperthwaite is a teacher, builder, designer, and writer who for many years hasexplored the possibilities of true simplicity on a homestead on the north coast of Maine. In the spirit of Henry David Thoreau, Emily Dickinson, and Helen and Scott Nearing, Coperthwaite has fashioned a livelihood of integrity and completeness-buying almost nothing, providing for his own needs, and serving as a guide and companion to hundreds of apprentices drawn to his unique way of being. A Handmade Life carries Coperthwaite's ongoing experiments with hand tools, hand-grown and gathered food, and handmade shelter, clothing, and furnishings out into the world to challenge and inspire. His writing is both philosophical and practical, exploring themes of beauty, work, education, and design while giving instruction on the hand-crafting of the necessities of life. Richly illustrated with luminous color photographs by Peter Forbes, the book is a moving and inspirational testament to a new practice of old ways of life.Trade ReviewPublishers Weekly- Serene and thoughtful, this rambling scrapbook by Maine native and yurt-house builder Coperthwaite provides a vision of a life lived simply and self-sufficiently. From violence to education to how to build a "democratic chair" or make an axe, Coperthwaite covers an abundance of topics as he describes his version of a "handmade life" and explains why such a life is desirable. Never quite didactic, Coperthwaite meditates on topics-such as the idea of employment as exploitation-more than he preaches about them, moving glibly from idea to disconnected idea. A recipe for "a bread so good to both the palate and to health that a diet of bread and water would be a delight" is placed next to an anecdote about a young Eskimo girl named Maggie, for example. And the author's own poems, along with poems by D.H. Lawrence and Emily Dickinson, intersperse the narrative. Peter Forbes' engaging color photographs illustrate Coperthwaite's concepts-no easy feat given their breadth and diversity. 67 color photos, 10 b&w illustrations. (review refers to an earlier edition of the book)"This book, a richly textured exploration of Bill Coperthwaite's work and thought, encourages us to take the lessons of his life to heart. Each of us has the potential to craft our own lives with our own hands--actively, joyfully, and nonviolently, drawing upon the wisdom of our ancestors, striving for justice in the present, and fulfilling our obligations to those who will inherit our legacy."--John Saltmarsh (review refers to an earlier edition)
£21.25
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Limited Edition Watches
Book SynopsisA celebration of some of the world's most exclusive and creative watches featuring 150 brands.
£36.79
Kitsune Books Manual de Maquillaje de Bobbi Brown
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£999.99
Octopus Publishing Group Crops in Tight Spots
Book SynopsisSelected as one of the best gardening reads of 2019 by The Daily MailShort of outdoor space but want to grow fruit and vegetables? Congratulations. Really, lucky you. Not for you the back-breaking trudge of tending large spaces of land, the weeding, digging and pest vigilance. Gluts? They will mean nothing to you. Instead you can look forward to small but perfectly formed bursts of flavour. Handfuls of fresh leaves, berries and tomatoes, just when you want them, and at arm''s reach. As more of us live in cities with restricted outside spaces, growing food becomes all the more important, not just for the delicious results, but as a mindful way to connect us to the seasons and to nature. Full of tried-and-tested, fool-proof crop ideas exclusively tailored for containers, raised beds and small gardens, Crops in Tight Spots guarantees vegetable growing success for even the most newbie of gardeners and limited of spaces.
£17.09
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Tile Book History Pattern Design Victoria
Book SynopsisTrade Review'Uplifting and enlightening' - House Beautiful'[A] colourful read' - Homes & Antiques'A glorious array of decorative tiles' - Culture Vulture'Gloriously colourful' - House & Garden
£17.00
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Global Bohemian: How to Satisfy Your Wanderlust
Book SynopsisIn Global Bohemian, Fifi O’Neill shows how you can bring gypset style into your home, fusing the colourful, eccentric style of bohemian living with inspirations from far-flung places. Why settle for one style when you can indulge your love of several? Whether exuberant or subtle, eclectic or sophisticated, bohemian style welcomes a freethinking approach to decorating. Fifi O’Neill shows you how to combine originality, creative energy, whimsy and a love of travel to create adventurous, authentic, and enchanting interiors. Find inspiration for making your home truly unique by mixing pieces with traditional style alongside finds from your travels. Whether you want to transform understated spaces by adding intriguing nomadic elements, incorporating tropical and beach motifs, or hints of glamour, Global Bohemian offers ample and affordable decorative options and celebrates self-expression, inspiration, passion and personal flair.Trade Review…boho is back in your home. Fifi O'Neill explains how to make it chic, not shabby. * Stella, The Telegraph *Whether exuberant or subtle, eclectic or sophisticated, Global Bohemian celebrates a freethinking approach to decorating. * The Colourist *
£19.55
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Creating the French Look: Inspirational Ideas and
Book SynopsisThe French interior evokes a way of life to aspire to, with its good food, unhurried pace and, above all, its past for which many people feel nostalgia. Developed over hundreds of years, the French look reflects all tastes, from the cultivated grandeur of the chateau to the simplicity of rural living, and can be adapted to every home. Creating the French Look is divided into four styles: ‘Chateau’, ‘Country’, ‘Provençal’ and ‘Parisian’, and each “look” is applied to living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms plus outdoor living spaces. As well as describing each overall style, focusing on colours and fabrics, Annie Sloan emphasizes the details and accents required by each one, and, aided by 25 clearly explained step-by-step projects, shows how to achieve it. Among other things, she explains how to paint and distress furniture, and describes how to cover an armoire door with embroidered voile. Whatever interior you desire, this book will guide your choices from the grand statement of the painted armoire to the finishing touch of a little posy of lavender.
£11.69
Hachette Books Organized Enough
Book SynopsisIf you''re looking to clean up but not clean out, if you want to declutter but don''t want to throw out eighty percent of your stuff, if you want to be able to find matching socks in the morning but don''t want a color-coded sock drawer, you''ve come to the right place. Organized Enough offers a groundbreaking, science-driven method for getting -- and staying -- organized. Amanda Sullivan''s proven approach will teach you the lifelong habits of the organized, showing you how to make cleaning up effortless and automatic. With seven concepts to help you define your goals and seven essential habits to keep chaos and clutter at bay, Organized Enough will teach you to reframe how you think about your space, your stuff, and your life. You''ll learn how to: Sort the stuff from the sentimental Become a paper-filing ninja Cultivate consistency, not chaos Set up systems that can run on autopilot Let go of guilt and start enjoying your home ...and more Trade Review"A friendly, down-to-earth guide that takes the stress out of organizing. Forget perfection--Amanda shows how a few good habits can bring more serenity to your life." ?Francine Jay, author of The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Guide to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify "Amanda Sullivan has added a charming and well-written book to the organizing canon." ?Regina Leeds, New York Times bestselling author of One Year to an Organized Life Amanda's advice is always practical; she understands that people are busy and their lives are moving quickly. Her book is full of real-life solutions that anyone can use to make sure their home and life are more organized in the quickest, most efficient way possible." ?Kimberly Guilfoyle, cohost, The Five, Fox New Channel "Amanda's 100% sane organizational philosophy will help you impose 'good enough,' a revelatory transformation!" ?Ayun Halliday, author of No Touch Monkey! And Other Travel Lessons Learned Too Late
£14.24
British Museum Press Symbols of Power Ten Coins that Changed the World
Book SynopsisThis engaging book tells the story of ten of the world's most important currencies and reveals how each and every one of them has helped shape the world we live in.
£7.99
John Murray Press Spitfire Portrait of a Legend
Book SynopsisIn June 1940, the German Army had brought the rest of Europe to its knees. ''Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this island or lose the war. If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free and the life of the world will move forward into broad, sunlit uplands,'' said Churchill. The future of Europe depended on Britain. A self-confident Herman Göring thought that it would be only a matter of weeks before his planes had forced Britain to surrender. The courage, resourcefulness and brilliant organisation of the RAF were to prove him wrong. By late September 1940, the RAF had proved invincible, thanks to the Vickers Supermarine Spitfire. It exceeded anything that any other air force possessed. RJ Mitchell, a shy and almost painfully modest engineer, was the genius behind the Spitfire. On the 5th March 1936, following its successful maiden flight, a legend was born. Prize-winning historian Leo McKinstry''s vivid history of the Spitfire brings together a rich Trade ReviewPraise for ROSEBERY: * . *Stunning ... As well as being meticulously researched, it is beautifully written and has tremendous pace * Literary Review *Absorbing ... McKinstry has here proved himself to be a first-class historical biographer * Mail on Sunday *With masterly skill and sympathy, Leo McKinstry resurrects him as the Hamlet of late Victorian England * Daily Mail *An authoritative and original biography which is also a riveting read' * Spectator *Superbly well-researched and well-written ... A truly first-class addition to the genre of Prime Ministerial biography * Sunday Telegraph *'An absolutely wonderful biography ... gripping and entertaining' * Evening Standard *'A first class biography, scholarly, judicious and always interesting' * Glasgow Herald *'Remarkable' * Country Life *'Judicious, well-researched and engrossing' * Sunday Times *'This is undoubtably the definitive biography of Rosebery. Written with elegance, clarity and well-judged colour' * Jonathan Parry, Times Literary Supplement *'It does a wonderful job of conjuring up the lost world of late Victorian politics' * Dominic Sandbrook, Daily Telegraph *'Admirable biography of a paradoxical figure whose tenure at No 10 was a disaster' * Jeremy Lewis, Sunday Times *
£12.34
Thames & Hudson Ltd Bohemian Style at Home A Room by Room Guide Room
Book SynopsisA highly practical guide that shows readers how to create a tailor-made Bohemian home one room at a time.Trade Review'[Full of] ideas for a colour-packed, rule-breaking, interior' - Metro'You can’t beat a beautiful book …a rich, timeless mixture of texture, colour clashes and layering' - Nene Living'Wild and colourful' - CosyTable of ContentsIntroduction to Bohemian Style • Achieving the Look • Welcome to the Boho Home • The colour palette • The Bohemian furniture • The Plants (incorporate nature) • Tell a story • The importance of soft furnishings • That laid back feel • The lighting • Room by Room Guide • Entering • Relaxing • Cooking • Eating • Cleansing • Resting
£13.50
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Accepted Names in Rhododendron Section Vireya
Book SynopsisThis booklet lists all currently accepted Vireya names together with their synonyms and a complete alphabetical listing of all published names. It has been produced to draw together the main taxonomic changes that have occurred at the species level or below since Professor Sleumer's major publication in Flora Malesiana in 1966.
£6.47
5M Books Ltd Plant Names Simplified 3rd Edition: Their
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1931 by renowned horticulturalist Arthur Johnson, Plant Names Simplified has become an established classic. Presented in a glossary format, this pocket-sized reference book gives the name, pronunciation and classification of common plants and the meaning behind the Latin origins of the name. This enables the reader to learn how the terms should be spelled and pronounced correctly and provides an explanation of why plants like Helianthus hirsutus is so called - because it is hairy! Plant Names Simplified 3rd Edition is a reliable resource for gardeners of all abilities, park managers, botanists, ecologists, garden designers and horticultural practitioners and students.
£14.20
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Consolidated B24 Vol.1
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£17.09
Pointed Leaf Press Life of Things
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£31.50
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Natural Living Style: Inspirational Ideas for a
Book Synopsis‘Our favourite stylist is back – we can't stop drooling over Selina Lake's new book...’ Mollie Makes In Natural Living Style, Selina Lake reveals how to create a beautiful and stylish home that is as natural, plastic-free and sustainable as possible. In Inspirations, Selina starts by revealing the concepts that inspire her: natural decor, living simply, mindful consumption, recycling, upcycling and reducing plastic waste. She looks at materials suited to the natural living look, including wood, bamboo, cork, recycled glass and upcycled materials. In Textures, she focuses on organic fabrics, fibres such as coir and rattan and eco-friendly paints. Finally, she shows how to style the home using lighting, decorative objects, vintage pieces, garden flowers and house plants. In the second section, Natural Living Spaces, Selina shows how sustainability and style can go hand in hand in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices and even utility rooms. In The Natural Garden, she steps outside to discuss green gardening, growing your own produce and venturing further afield to camp, travel and explore. Throughout, eco-friendly tips and hints will inspire those who want to lighten their footprint on the planet. Last but not least, the Natural Resources section will help readers get the look and create a sustainable, eco-friendly home of their own.Trade Review‘the best new books on eco-living’ – The Sunday TimesThey say change starts at home. What I’ve come away with from Natural Living Styleare all kinds of ideas for reducing plastics and waste around the home in favour of natural or greener alternatives. As it turns out, they can be functional, sustainable and That’s inspired living. – Try Small ThingsBeautifully illustrated with photography by Rachel Whiting, ‘Natural Living Style’ will motivate you to take the next steps to living well, happy in the knowledge that you are making a difference now and for future generations. – Arkansas Democrat GazetteLake demonstrates how to make your home ecofriendly, while not sacrificing style. – Flea Market Décor
£16.99
Workman Publishing Whole Beauty: Essential Oils: Homemade Recipes
Book SynopsisHarness the power of essential oils through easy, nontoxic recipes for daily home use (dishwashing liquid and a bleach alternative), beauty (toners and essential oil perfumes), and more.
£9.99
Pimpernel Press Ltd Brilliant and Wild: A Garden from Scratch in a
Book SynopsisFrom back-of-an-envelope list to flower-filled paradise - Brilliant and Wild: A Garden from Scratch in a Year gives even the most inexperienced gardener the chance to create a beautiful and wildlife-friendly outdoor space - from nothing - in just twelve months. Award-winning photographer, Jason Ingram, followed the author over the course of a year, as she created the garden shown in the book for her sister. This highly practical book provides new gardeners with step-by-step instructions on how to create a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly perennial garden that will bloom within months and be fully established within a year. Trade Review"Beautiful." * The Lady Books of the Year *"This charming book is aimed squarely at inexperienced gardeners with a modest budget who want quick results. Like all the best gardening books this one leaves you itching to get out in your own patch." * Daily Mail *"Anyone faced with a small, empty garden could design and plant their borders using just this book for guidance." * The Garden *"I approve of the way Lucy flags up flower shape and height as being key to a successful border...there's lots of information about individual plants...a useful 'flower calendar'...lovely photos by the brilliant garden photographer Jason Ingram really bring it all to life, too." -- Alan Titchmarsh * Waitrose Weekend *"Feeling inspired by Chelsea Flower Show? Novice gardeners can take heart with this new book that shows you how to create a beautiful and wildlife-friendly space in just twelve months." * A Little Bird *"An encouraging book, especially for the beginner." * The Irish Garden *"A great practical manual for the novice gardener. A great guide to making an easy, low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly perennial garden." * Garden Heaven *"Help is on hand from this delightful new book that gives a step-by-step guide on how to start from scratch and get your garden blooming within a year." * Daily Mail *"Both practical and inspirational." * Country Living *"There’s a wealth of inspiration, practical guidance and passion for an environmentally sympathetic model of gardening that leaps off the pages and will have you skipping merrily down your own garden path, well on the way to constructing your own brilliant and wild garden, in no time at all. " * Garden Weeds and Words *"An infectious approach...Urban gardening has long ignored the nature around it, but even if one garden in every street adopted Bellamy's plan, our cities would be more buzzing and beautiful. Brilliant and Wild makes that seem enticingly possible." * Gardens Illustrated *"Bellamy makes gardening simple, expressive and joyful. Anyone can do it cheaply and with little spare time." * Evening Standard *"Required reading...a simple guide for total beginners who want to achieve a wildlife friendly haven rich in color and form." * Gardenista.com *
£17.00
F&W Publications Inc Antique Trader Antiques Collectibles Price Guide
Book SynopsisAs the best-selling annual price guide in North America, Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles is the finest source for information you'll find. Filled with expert advice, market and collecting trends, historical information, values and approximately 4,000 color photographs, Antique Trader provides a clear and respected perspective on an incredibly diverse and always fascinating field. Because the market is ever changing, the book is completely revised each year, filled with new and expanded collecting areas of interest. Vetted by professional who buy and sell throughout the world, the items in this outstanding resource represent the clearest picture of today's wildly diverse and wonderfully robust antiques and collectibles category.
£19.95
Impress Gardens of Corfu
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£44.96
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Care Bears Collectibles
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Guide to Tarzan Collectibles
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Seneca Glass A Guide to Catalogs and Prices
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd FURNISHED DOLLHOUSES 1880s to 1980s Schiffer
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£46.74
Schiffer Publishing Ltd A Dandy Guide to Dating Vintage Menswear
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£41.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Legendary Wristwatches
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£25.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Model 1891 Carcano Rifle
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£46.74
Quarto Publishing PLC Charles Dowdings Vegetable Course
Book SynopsisA practical course in vegetable growing, by the master of no-dig gardening.Trade ReviewThis book is essential reading to gardeners of all abilities. The advice given is honest, truthful and fresh without trying to impress its readers and that is what makes this book so impressive. It is the best all round garden book I have read in years and worth every penny of the cover price. This is definitely no ordinary run of the mill book and should be on every gardener's bookshelf even if you have to beg, steal or borrow it.Offers clearly explained, prectical information on what every gardener wants to know: how to tend your plot with minimal effort and achieve abundant, healthy harvests.Sharpen-up your veg-growing skills with this new guide. I visited Charles' garden some four years ago when he held his annual open day. It turned into a life changing afternoon out. The rotavator was sold and we have never dug since. Our vegetable patch now provides us with virtually all our vegetable needs, is totally organic and looks a picture too. Thank you Charles.I don't think I've ever previously sat down and read a book on vegetable growing from cover to cover, but this one had me hooked. It is a model of clarity.Want to know about vegetables and no-dig gardening? Look no further: Charles Dowding is your guru. Packed with information and first hand experience.A wonderful book, to devour at a reading and to keep on hand for constant reference and enjoyment.Sharpen-up your veg-growing skills with this new guide.'A must for the time stretched.' Bunny GuinnessCharles Dowding is my hero: his no-dig approach to growing has saved me hours of back-breaking work and improved my techniques no end. His tried and tested advice has been proven from years of successful veg production and it's easy to see from the health and vitality of his plants that htis approach really works.A book for all growers, who will find easier, more productive ways to grow vegetables all the year round within.Offers clearly explained, prectical information on what every gardener wants to know: how to tend your plot with minimal effort and achieve abundant, healthy harvests.This book is essential reading to gardeners of all abilities. The advice given is honest, truthful and fresh without trying to impress its readers and that is what makes this book so impressive. It is the best all round garden book I have read in years and worth every penny of the cover price. This is definitely no ordinary run of the mill book and should be on every gardener's bookshelf even if you have to beg, steal or borrow it.
£17.00
Larry Morton Modern Bonsai Practice
£42.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Collectors Guide to Cloth Third Reich
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£62.04
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Zuni Jewelry
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£11.39
Trustees of the Royal Armouries Indian Arms and Armour Arms and Armour Series
Book SynopsisIndia is a vast sub-continent with a complex history and a great array of languages, cultures and religions. This books serves as a short introduction to the exquisite weapons used in the region from the earliest times to the twentieth century. Among others, it covers archery, swords, shields, daggers, firearms, artillery and elephant armour.
£9.49
International Jewelry Publications,U.S. Exotic Gems
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£18.89
Rizzoli Gucci The Making of
Book SynopsisAn unprecedented publication showcasing Gucci as never before, including thought-provoking essays, commentaries, and authoritative anecdotes along with previously unpublished contemporary and archival photographs. Published in conjunction with the opening of the new Gucci Museum in Florence, Gucci is the ultimate celebration of the world-renowned fashion house. Told through a loose grouping of words, concepts, shapes, and moods, the book tells its story through new conceptual forms and the free links between images, symbols, and objects. Edited by Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini, with essays and inserts by contributors including Katie Grand, Peter Arnell, Rula Jebreal, Christopher Breward and Stefano Micelli, Gucci: The Making Of is a dynamic record of a much-coveted brand that will be a must this season for anyone with a love of fashion and an interest in contemporary culture. This comprehensive volume showcases the genius of the fashion house through an exclusive lens with inside looks into the inspirations behind the design.This gorgeous book designed by Arnell offers an in-depth look into Gucci’s origins, identity, influence, and innovation, including fabrication methods and appropriation of signature materials, past and present, and its influence among high society and Hollywood. The book is a heartfelt and personalized tribute to the heritage and influence of this iconic, multifaceted brand. In recognition of its ongoing partnership with UNICEF and the release of this luxury edition, Gucci will make a donation of US $250,000 to support UNICEF''s Schools for Africa initiative.Trade Review"...the decadent Gucci: The Making Of, a 384-page beast of a book" "the definitive guide to the world's most luxury-obsessed design empire." ~Black Book"This is a busy year for the Italian brand: celebrating 90 years, a new museum in Florence, Italy and this book, which shows inspirations. The piece reflects the label's roots, showing pictures of the Guccio and Rodolfo Gucci store, and more." ~InStyle"With a landslide of essays and rare pictures, Gucci's personal diary embodies an ongoing love affair with fashion that has lasted for decades." ~Plastik
£56.25
