Home & Garden Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd A20 Havoc
Book SynopsisChronicles the design, development, and wartime use of this famous American attack bomber.
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Lindquist Legacy
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£34.49
Chronicle Books Face Fitness: Simple Exercises and Rituals for
Book SynopsisEat Pretty meets 7 Minutes to Fit in this simple-to-follow guide to facial exercises and clean beauty techniques for healthy, radiant skin. Take your skin care to the next level with this guide to toning, sculpting, and strengthening your skin using simple, natural techniques. Within these pages, you'll discover facial stretches, massage exercises, meditative affirmations, and clean beauty tips from industry experts that will instantly rejuvenate your complexion. The 50 easy-to-follow exercises range from the Cheekbone Press for a rosy glow to the Bright Eyes to reduce puffiness and the Jawline Squeeze to ease tension. With how-to illustrations and empowering mantras, this book is for women looking to enhance their natural beauty routine. Ultimately, FACE FITNESS is not about looking a certain age, rather, it's about elevating your mindset, enhancing your inner glow, and radiating that outward to present the most beautiful you. • ON TREND: Face fitness = the new botox! This lovely little book speaks to several current beauty trends: face fitness (made popular with the help of celebrities like Meghan Markle and Gwyneth Paltrow, and businesses like FaceGym), clean beauty, and non-invasive treatments. • GREAT VALUE: Facial massages and face fitness services are pricey – a FaceGym class can set you back up to $500! This book is packed with valuable information and techniques that anyone can do at home without expensive products or treatments. • PERFECT SELF-CARE PURCHASE OR GIFT: A lovely gift for Galentine's, bachelorettes, and bridal showers, and a value-packed self-purchase for anyone looking to enhance their daily skincare routine. Perfect for: • Clean beauty enthusiasts • People who bought Eat Pretty and 7 Minutes to Fit
£14.24
Taschen GmbH Ultimate Collector Cars
Book SynopsisFrom the adrenaline-filled 24 Hours of Le Mans to the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed, Lake Como’s famed Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to the premier Monterey Car Week, the collector car calendar and market has shown one of the most extraordinary growth trajectories of recent years. As thousands flock to specialized meet ups, rallies, auctions, and Concours d’Elegance around the globe, asking prices for the rarest motors have revved higher and higher. So much so, that the value of the 100 cars included in this book exceeds a staggering $1 billion. For the seasoned car collector or the awestruck newcomer, this double-volume is the unrivaled collector car anthology. Curating 100 of the most exquisite, remarkable, and desirable cars of all time to tell a spellbinding story of automotive design-and-engineering endeavor in the tireless pursuit of ever-greater performance both on and off the track, from the first Indy 500-winning 1910 Marmon Wasp to the futuristic 2020 Aston Martin Valkyrie. Laps ahead of any generic catalog, this superlative volume exudes authority and elegance, settling for nothing less than the very best of the best, and presenting each model with the lavish spreads it deserves, complete with stunning imagery taken by the world’s leading car photographers alongside rare archival treasures, from original factory photos to famous motorsports event posters. Each entry is also accompanied by expert descriptive texts and specs, detailing each car’s make, model, year, engine size, horsepower, top speed, transmission, and all-important production numbers. By passionately tapping into their transatlantic expertise and insider knowledge of car auctions, museums, and collections around the world, design authors Charlotte and Peter Fiell survey the autoworld's finest cars of all time. Their carefully curated selection spans the whole history of the automobile, taking in such rare models as a 1912 Stutz Model A Bearcat, as well as lesser-known jewels such as the astonishing 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS “Goutte d’Eau” Coupé by Figoni et Falaschi. This definitive compendium includes a foreword from Rob Myers, the founder of RM Sotheby’s, and includes an introduction from the authors that gives a unique perspective on the ins and outs of car collecting at the highest level. The main content is interspersed with interviews with Dr. Frederick Simeone, founder of the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum; The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, founder of the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival; Sandra Button, Chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance; John Collins, leading dealer of historic Ferraris; and Shelby Myers, global head of Private Sales at RM Sotheby’s, which offer key personal insights into the car-collecting world.Trade Review“A book out of the ordinary for any classic car lover.” * Miles *“The most captivating, current, and comprehensive source for the most desirable cars to ever roam the earth.” * Road & Track *«Another beauty from TASCHEN full of eye-watering gorgeous photographs of the world’s most desirable, unobtainable cars, for the petrolheads among us… Beautifully bound in black linen, the book itself is likely to earn a place as the ultimate collectable book of Ultimate Collector Cars.” * Force One *“A carefully curated anthology of one hundred of the most exquisite, remarkable and coveted collector cars of all time, it spans the whole history of the modern automobile.” * Automobile *“…a must for automotive connoisseurs.” * robbreport.com *“A masterpiece… Exceptionally beautiful printing… Beautiful photography but also lots of info about the car… You take a trip around the world with these books on your table… TASCHEN together with editor and author Charlotte & Peter Fiell prove to be a perfect match.” * wheels-and-things.com *“The kind of coffee table book that people don’t have to feign interest in.” * Esquire.com *“This double-volume, definitive history of collector cars is one of a kind.” * The Times *“Essentially, this book means you’ll never need another one about cars.” * hypebeast.com *“A most impressive anthology of collector cars… an utterly incomparable assembly of vintage cars that are, in every respect, the best of the very best.” * RM Sotheby's *
£237.50
Workman Publishing What's a Hostess to Do?
Book SynopsisIn What's a Hostess to Do?, entertaining expert Susan Spungen explains everything you need to know to host a party effortlessly and with elegance. Susan shows the hostess how to make it look easy--whether the occasion is an informal brunch, a sit-down dinner, a buffet for a crowd, or an impromptu birthday celebration. It's all arranged in 313 easy-to-digest entries that take readers through every aspect of entertaining. The tips are time-saving ("Ten Great Assembled Dessets"), money-saving ("In Praise of Cheap Wine"), energy-saving ("Ten Jobs to Delegate"), and face-saving ("How to Handle Uninvited Guests"), plus there are 121 recipes to make entertaining easier than ever berfore. With helpful illustrations and full-color photographs, What's a Hostess to Do? is a stylish and instructive guide filled with expert advice from a party-throwing pro.
£13.49
Quadrille Publishing Ltd Grow Green: Tips and Advice for Gardening with
Book SynopsisApproaching organic gardening can sometimes feel overwhelming. It can be hard enough to keep on top of the weeding without having to worry about using less plastic, avoiding pesticides and using too much water.Grow Green is a practical guide and tackles a topic close to Jen Chillingsworth’s heart – growing sustainably. Packed with easy tips and advice, this little book reveals how to adjust your outdoor space and create a wildlife haven, while reducing your impact on the environment as you grow your own cut flowers, fruit and veg. Drawing on her wealth of knowledge, Jen will hold your hand as she takes you through all the gardening essentials, teaching you how to get started – no matter how small or big your space might be. From making your own fertiliser with leftovers, planting in pots, reducing energy consumption and conserving water, to dealing with pests and diseases, Jen removes the stress and simply shows you how to garden green.Whether you are a first-time gardener or have seasoned green fingers – discover how to get the most out of your space with Grow Green by gardening with intention.Live simply. Grow Green.
£8.54
New Society Publishers Vegetable Garden Tools
Book SynopsisEssential tools for successful vegetable growersOften overlooked by both home and market gardeners, the right farm and garden tools are essential for cultivating success. Vegetable Garden Tools: A Grower''s Guide will help you select the appropriate equipment for your unique situation, drawing on The Fortier Method. This method, developed by Jean-Martin Fortier, is a proven formula for successful, small-scale, high-yield microfarming.This highly accessible, succinct, and beautifully illustrated full-color handbook features: Recommendations for garden tools and implements for every stage of cultivationfrom soil preparation and sowing to planting, crop maintenance, and harvesting. A focus on low-tech hand tools that are inexpensive, sustainable, and allow for working the soil while respecting biodiversity. These tools increase productivity and efficiency, and improve ergonomics. Detailed information on the function, benefits, and operation of each piece of equipment, accompanied by over 100 explanatory drawings. Specific advice and tips to get the most out of your garden tools and farm equipment, whether you are using them in a family garden or on a diversified market farm. Vegetable Garden Tools: A Grower''s Guide is a keystone title in the Grower''s Guides from the Market Gardener series. This curated collection of practical handbooks is designed to provide everyone from novice gardeners to seasoned horticulturalists and farmers with the information they need to grow better using Jean-Martin Fortier''s principles of biointensive, regenerative agriculture at a human scale.
£14.24
Hardie Grant Books Road Masters
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£16.00
Cedar Lane Press Practical Shop Math: Simple Solutions to Workshop
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£16.19
Countryside Books HOW TO DATE FURNITURE: An Easy Reference Guide
Book SynopsisThis illustrated, easy reference guide is packed with all the information you need to help you date English furniture and bring its history to life. The book looks at many different furniture types, showing how form, style and the types of wood used changed from the Tudor period through to the Art Deco years of the 1930s. It highlights key details, what to look for when dating furniture, and introduces significant furniture designers and their importance. There's also a look at how changes in English society and fashion resulted in the introduction of specific pieces. The book should appeal to those who love antique shows on TV, and looking round antique shops and country houses, but would like to know more about furniture and the stories behind it.Table of ContentsContents INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 ENGLISH FURNITURE: A Brief History A brief history of English furniture from the Tudor period to the 1930s. An introduction to the styles which shaped design of pieces, the changes in the wood used and some of the general details which apply to all types of furniture. Chapter 2 CHAIRS: Dining chairs, Armchairs, Sofas and Settees How the use of chairs and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of chairs, settees and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 3 TABLES: Dining tables, Occasional tables, Games tables How the use of tables and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of tables and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 4 CABINETS AND CHESTS: Display cabinets, Storage chests, Cupboards, Sideboards and Bookcases How the use of cabinets and cupboards and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of cabinets, cupboards, sideboards and bookcases and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 5 DESKS AND DRAWERS: Writing desks, Bureaus, Commodes, and Chest of drawers How the use of desks and drawers and their design changed over the centuries. Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of writing desks, bureaus and chest of drawers and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 6 BEDS AND WARDROBES: Four poster beds, Iron bedsteads, Wardrobes, Wash Stands and Dressing Tables How the use of bedroom furniture and their design changed over the centuries.Line drawings and short captions to show the changing styles of bed, wardrobe, wash stands and similar pieces which can help date them. Chapter 7 MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE: Clocks, Mirrors, Trolleys, Overmantles and Screens Line drawings and short captions of each type to show how these miscellaneous pieces of furniture changed in style and when they were fashionable. GLOSSARY INDEX
£7.99
Hodder & Stoughton Finding Sisu
Book SynopsisFind your sisu: the Finnish concept of resilience, grit, and determination Finnish-born writer Katja Pantzar was raised and educated in Canada, where the consumerist and materially obsessed culture left her feeling empty and unhappy. When she received treatment for depression in her mid-20s, the doctor treating her simply prescribed medication and sleeping pills, with no thought given to her lifestyle.After moving to Finland, Katja discovered sisu: the Finnish approach to well-being defined by a special kind of resilience, grit and courage. She embraced this way of living and experienced a dramatic turnaround in her health and happiness. Simple, functional exercise (as simple as riding her bike to work), the Nordic diet, spending time in nature and taking up cold-water swimming together with a more courageous outlook all served to transform Pantzar''s life: her anxieties, fatigue and pain left behind in the sea. In Finding Sis
£10.44
Trustees of the Royal Armouries Sten Flipbook
Book SynopsisThe sequence here shows Royal Armouries' Keeper of Firearms Jonathan Ferguson firing a Sten MK II centrefire automatic submachine gun. Sequence shot at the National Firearms Centre in Leeds.
£5.68
The History Press Ltd Classic Gatwick Propliners
Book SynopsisA glorious full colour celebration of the golden days of classic propeller-powered airliners at London’s second airport
£21.25
Mortons Media Group Eagles of the Luftwaffe DFS 230
Book SynopsisWhen it came to daring raids, Germany's airborne troops had a secret weapon during the Second World War: the DFS 230 combat and assault glider. Successful German attacks at Eben Emael, Corinth, Crete and Gran Sasso are synonymous with the type which could carry nine fully-equipped troops, dive towards its target at an angle of 80 degrees and land within 20m of it.It was also frequently used for freight and could quietly deliver up to 1,200kg of cargo, even into areas considered too difficult and hazardous for successful supply drops by conventional means. For particularly difficult landing areas, it could optionally be fitted with up to three machine guns.Designed during the mid-1930s, the DFS 230 entered service in 1939 and was operated throughout the war in every theatre where German forces were involved in the fighting. A DFS 230 was probably the last aircraft type to put down in the inferno of Hitler's encircled capital city just days prior to the dictator's suicide on April 30, 1945.The type could be towed into the air by almost any powered combat aircraft from an He 111 bomber to a Bf 109 fighter dropping its wheeled landing gear on take-off and touching down on a skid. More than 1,600 DFS 230s were built from 1939 to 1943 and up to a dozen are thought to survive today.In Eagles of the Luftwaffe: DFS 230, Luftwaffe historian Neil Page, author of the two-part Luftwaffe Fighters series from Tempest Books, explores and explains both the type's development and its service history.
£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Greenhouse Book
Book SynopsisTom Brown is Head Gardener at West Dean Gardens in Sussex, a site of 100 acres of arboretum, formal grounds, a walled garden and 13 large Victorian glasshouses.He writes for The Daily Telegraph gardening supplement and Gardeners' World and Gardens Illustrated magazines. He has received two awards from the Garden Media Guild: in 2021 Journalist of the Year and in 2019 the Alan Titchmarsh New Talent Award.Tom is also an RHS show judge at the Chelsea Flower Show.
£17.00
Ebury Publishing Growing
Book SynopsisEscape into Ramona's garden, find peace within these pages. A love letter, and gentle guide, to the power of nurturing flora, fauna and yourself in whatever outdoor space you have, be it a plot, patch or pot. Each season brings self-care lessons, glimmers of joy and growing opportunities. Spring is a time of reawakening, summer is a time of generosity, autumn brings transformation and winter invites us to slow down. Over the years, I've found solace in gardening, which has allowed me to discover who I truly am. If my mental health feels turbulent, the seasonal rhythm in the garden is a predictable and reassuring constant. Through this book I hope to help you nurture your personal journey through the act of gardening. If you have never gardened before and are feeling intimidated at the thought of getting started, this book will give you permission to begin. Ramona Jones
£22.10
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Carolyn Westbrook The French-Inspired Home
Book SynopsisLearn how to master the art of creating sleek, elegant and chic French interiors with Carolyn Westbrook’s The French-Inspired Home. “The French Inspired” has become Carolyn’s own signature style. Her stunning plantation house, a sleek urban apartment and a classically elegant town house showcase a variety of distinct styles that will leave you enamoured with all that is French. Whether she has used a distressed and gilded mirror that oozes elegance, or a faded and frayed rug that exudes rustic charm, her ideas are quintessentially “French” in their inspiration. Taking cues from her time growing up in the US, Carolyn infuses her earliest memories into everything she styles. From the chic elegance of New Orleans to the sweeping romance of southern plantation houses, Carolyn always produces the sense of a truly French-inspired interior. Priding herself on these classic and timeless interior designs rather than reflecting the latest trends, she hopes they ignite longevity and a true romance with your own home. The French have mastered the art of this time-worn, yet sophisticated, style of living, and you too will fall in love with the colours, the textures and the inspiration that is truly French.Trade ReviewBeautiful French-inspired interiors. Items are perfectly paired, mixing and matching old world timelessness with fresh colors and textures. – My French Country Home
£17.99
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Green Housekeeping: Recipes and Solutions for a
Book SynopsisChristina Strutt of Cabbages & Roses reveals how to have a calmer, healthier, eco-friendly home. Saving the planet for future generations is a laudable aim, but what about the current populace? Why wait when even quite small lifestyle changes can make a big difference now? Green Housekeeping is full of advice and information to help you take a more sustainable path. Recycling, reusing and shopping at farmers’ markets are a good start, but cutting down on the use of poisonous chemicals is just as important – it’s perfectly possible to clean a house using nothing more than lemons, bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and plain water. Here old-fashioned methods are complemented by newer ideas and innovations, and applied not only to cleaning but also to caring for clothes, furniture, and even silver and glassware. Growing some of your own vegetables, fruit and herbs can be very satisfying, and you can use any extras to make jams, oils and chutneys using the handy tips and delicious recipes. Make beauty preparations and bath oils, too, for soothing, effective treatments to enhance everyday health and wellbeing. To become eco-friendly doesn’t require self-sacrifice – just some readjustment; and by following the advice in this invaluable guide you will find yourself living a calmer, greener life.Trade ReviewThe Mary Berry of housekeeping – The Great Indoors podcast
£13.49
Editions Norma Paris City of Pearls
Book SynopsisIf Paul Lévi and Jean-Paul Poirot are to be believed, rue Lafayette, which has been home to the majority of Parisian gem dealers since the 19th century, is thought to have been home to almost 300 fine pearl merchants between the two world wars, between numbers 1 and 100. The sheer size of this number is striking when compared with the current state of the fine pearl market, both within the capital and worldwide. As well as unravelling the final mysteries surrounding this biomineral, the main aim is to show the extent to which pearls inspired Parisian jewellers and artists of all kinds, both young and old. They all seem to have been driven by the same pearlomania, whatever their medium, from opera to cinema, painting, photography, posters or illustrated books, to the point of making the pearl one of the symbolic forms of the Roaring Twenties.Text in English and French
£45.00
Terra Uitgeverij Personal Diversity: The Synergy of Light,
Book SynopsisThe latest book of minimalist yet richly tactile projects by Dutch architect Bob Manders, illuminating his synergistic approach to light, space, and nature In this book, an inspiring combination of architecture and design, Dutch architect Bob Manders demonstrates how diverse tastes and preferences can harmoniously work together within a particular style or concept. Using nature's infinite variety as his inspiration, he creates structures that can't be easily categorized, and strongly reflect the individuality of his clients. He combines insight into architectural principles of the past with a passion for innovation, considering light and its impact, context, flexibility and versatility. His innovative treatment of space draws on his Dutch heritage, with a respect for light and shadow that acknowledges the connection between the inside and the outside. His designs feature open, fresh and white spaces, but also rooms that are warm, dark and cozy. He addresses the challenge of using all the senses when it comes to architecture, with minimalist designs which sublimely blend the traditional and the modern.
£45.00
Monacelli Press Charles J. Stick and His Gardens
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£31.96
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Women in Aviation
Book SynopsisAmy Johnson and Amelia Earhart may be the most famous trailblazing women within the world of early aviation, but there were many others. From the Wright brothers’ sister Katherine, who was awarded the Légion d’honneur, to Mary, Lady Heath, the first woman to pilot a light aircraft from South Africa to England, the history of aviation is peppered with pioneering women who broke down the barriers of this male-dominated field. This is the story of those female aviators: not only the widely celebrated records of Johnson and Earhart, but also the now lesser-known exploits of those such as Mary, Lady Bailey, who was awarded an OBE in 1930. This essential guide also covers the new opportunities carved out for women during the Second World War, the age of space flight and women’s ongoing work in aviation in the modern age of equality.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Early Years The Flying Ladies ‘Lady Lindy’: Amelia Earhart Amy, Wonderful Amy Spitfire Girls Acceptance Gained Further Reading Places to Visit Index
£7.99
Workman Publishing Grow Your Soil!: Harness the Power of the Soil
Book SynopsisGrowing awareness of the importance of soil health means that microbes are on the minds of even the most casual gardeners. After all, anyone who has ever attempted to plant a thriving patch of flowers or vegetables knows that what you grow is only as good as the soil you grow it in. It is possible to create and maintain rich, dark, crumbly soil that’s teeming with life, using very few inputs and a no-till, no-fertilizer approach. Certified permaculture designer and lifelong gardener Diane Miessler presents the science of soil health in an engaging, entertaining voice geared for the backyard grower. She shares the techniques she has used — including cover crops, constant mulching, and a simple-but-supercharged recipe for compost tea — to transform her own landscape from a roadside dump for broken asphalt to a garden that stops traffic, starting from the ground up.
£12.34
Thomas Nelson Publishers Cozy White Cottage
Book SynopsisWhether you live in a country farmhouse or an urban apartment, find inspiration for every room in your home. Come cozy up with your creativity and Liz''s welcoming voice so you can love the feeling of being at home.In this beautiful book of house and garden photography and DIY inspiration, popular blogger Liz Marie Galvan shares: 100 tips and tricks to make your home feel cozy Budget-friendly hints to make decorating affordable Simple DIY projects for every room in your house In Cozy White Cottage, you''ll get the help you need to create a space you love coming home to as Liz offers her best home décor and design tips. You''ll love Liz''s real-life, easy, and affordable ideas to get the most out of your home and discover things like: The passion and productivity that can pour out of an inspiring, functional workspace or home office The conversation and connection that flow out of a
£18.00
Taschen GmbH Klimt
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£14.25
HarperCollins Publishers How To Clean Your House Easy tips and tricks to
Book SynopsisA cracker of a book packed with tips you'll feel instantly organised.' Aggie MacKenzie Packed with simple tips and tricks, this is everything you need to know about household cleaning.Is your busy life conquering your home? Do you find the household chores getting on top of you?Lynsey Queen of Clean, Instagrammer, businesswoman and busy mum of three, has done all of the work so you don't have to. Featuring her make-at-home cleaning products, easy step-by-step guides and all her recommendations for toxic-free and eco-friendly products, this book is the ultimate guide to keeping on top of your house, and having fun while you do it.Lynsey shares her daily and seasonal routines, motivating and encouraging you along the way with so that you are left with the will, and the skill, to take on even the most seemingly insurmountable tasks and end up with a clean, calm and happy home.Trade Review‘A cracker of a book packed with tips – you’ll feel instantly organised.’ Aggie MacKenzie
£11.69
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS StepbyStep Veg Patch
Book SynopsisLucy ChamberlainLucy is Head Gardener at East Donyland Hall, a dream job for her as it has an incredibly productive walled kitchen garden. Before this, she worked at the RHS Garden Wisley and as editor at Grow Your Own magazine. Lucy was raised on her family's smallholding and has been cultivating salads and vegetables since her teenage years. Lucy describes her own vegetable plot as a walled edible garden in miniature that keeps her and her husband self-sufficient in produce all year round.Trade Review"Those fairly new to growing fruit and veg, or anyone looking to branch out to the more unusual varieties, will find it full of useful information." * Amateur Gardening *
£17.99
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd French Flair
Book SynopsisBest-selling author Fifi O'Neill visits 12 remarkable homes that bring French style to new surroundings.
£26.25
Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd At Home with KingsHaven: Estates, Interiors,
Book SynopsisThe KingsHaven Design team is skilled at transforming timeworn interiors and exteriors into breathtaking spaces for inspired living by sharing with their clients the spectacular work of artisans and artworks from around the world, and by developing strong fair-trade relationships with artists that benefit them, their families, and their communities. Be it working with a stonemason to salvage the granite façade of a historic estate, collaborating with blacksmiths on a lighting fixture or custom piece of furniture, meeting with artisans who create gorgeous handcrafted baskets in the designs of their tribal ancestors, or searching hidden markets in Europe and South America for art pottery, antique mirrors, prints, and textiles, Lauren Wylonis and the studio's objective is to reclaim, restore, and revitalise their client's residential interiors and exteriors. In many senses of clever design, they create spaces that reflect a sharp and sophisticated twenty-first-century aesthetic for today's energetic lifestyles, yet never lose sight of the past. Rejuvenation of character, charm and architectural significance combined with the creation of cutting-edge luxury and style are the hallmarks of the design studio's ethos, which also can be seen in the handcrafted light fixtures, furnishings, and accessories found at Wylonis's irresistible retail showroom in Paoli, PA, just outside Philadelphia. The pages of this book are resplendent with luscious photography and insightful texts that together showcase Wylonis's unique practice and meticulous attention to detail in designing lighting, furniture, and home décor that takes each space to a higher level in art, architecture, beauty, and function. The useful tips for use in a new home or renovation are diverse and range from mindful design to achieving authenticity in an older home renovation. A must-have book for a connoisseur of interiors and design, or anyone looking to build or renovate a home or space.
£40.00
Crecy Publishing Scooter!: The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Story
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£27.95
Unicorn Publishing Group Inchbald The Way In
Book SynopsisCelebrating over 60 years of Interior and Garden Design Education.
£25.50
Orion Publishing Co The Garden on Holly Street
Book Synopsis''It''s a beautiful story of love blossoming in the most unexpected places.'' Phillipa Ashley, bestselling author of A Perfect Cornish SummerSometimes you have to dig a little deeper to get the life you want . . . Abby Hamilton''s world has turned upside down in a matter of months - it seems that change is definitely in the air. But moving into Willow Court might just be the fresh start and happy distraction she needed.Meeting her intriguing new neighbours helps push Abby out of her comfort zone. Then she finds an overgrown patch of garden in desperate need of love and time - something Abby has in spades! Throwing herself into bringing the garden back to life, Abby discovers that new beginnings can come from the most surprising places... An uplifting, feel-good novel, perfect for fans of Holly Hepburn, Heidi Swain and Isabelle Broom.Readers and authors love ''The Garden on Holly Street''''An inspiratiTrade ReviewThe Garden on Holly Street by Megan Attley is a wonderful, heartwarming read about friendship and community, overcoming loneliness and finding happiness in unexpected places. It's so uplifting! - Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Cornish Cream Tea BusThe Garden on Holly Street is a beautifully written, heart-warming story about the importance of kindness and reaching out to those around us. ... All in all, a wonderfully uplifting, positive read! - Carla BurgessThe Garden on Holly Street is the perfect feel-good book. It's full of heart and has a warm sense of community spirit. - Victoria CookeA truly scrumptious, 5* read! This is such a sweet, endearing, and ultimately uplifting story. - Lucy ColemanAn inspirational and touching read - Heidi SwainA heart-warming story about a community coming together. I loved the residents of Holly Street! - Catherine MillerIt's a beautiful story of love blossoming in the most unexpected places. - Phillipa Ashley
£6.74
Chronicle Books Letters to the Happy Couple
Book SynopsisPart of the bestselling Letters to series with more than 4 million copies sold! This book of 12 prompted letters helps family and friends wish the happy couple a lifetime of joy. Filled out by an individual or group, as a guest book at the wedding, or as an anniversary gift, it will be a personalized keepsake that they will treasure for years to come.
£14.45
Actes Sud Nicole de Vésian - Gardens: Modern Design in
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£25.50
Thames & Hudson Ltd Cabinets of Curiosities
Book SynopsisAll knowledge, the cosmos arranged on shelves, in cupboards, or hanging from the ceiling, infinite riches in a little room' such were the cabinets of curiosities of the 17th century. This survey, now available in a compact edition, traces the amazing history of cabinets of curiosities, from their first appearance in the inventories and engravings commissioned by Renaissance nobles such as the Medici or the Hapsburgs, via those of the Dane Ole Wurm and the Italian polymath Athanasius Kircher, to the serious 17th- and 18th-century scientists Elias Ashmole and Levinas Vincent.Trade Review'Captivating ... just to read about the chaos of the cabinets, let alone look at the many beautiful images selected by Mauriès, is dizzying ... Mauriès offers the kind of historical unity of which the early collectors, with their wonderful curiosity and lust for affinity, would have been proud' - The Times Higher Education Supplement'Mauriès’ book’s splendiferous illustrations, some of which fold out to disclose shocks within, alternate the delightful and the disturbing’ ' - Guardian'Splendid' - Times Literary Supplement'One of the most beautiful art books you will ever see' - World of Interiors'Awesome ... a splendid memento mori' - Irish Times
£21.25
The Crowood Press Making Paper Automata
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£12.34
WW Norton & Co The Necronomnomnom: Recipes and Rites from the
Book SynopsisReading about the slime-covered, non-Euclidean ruins of R’lyeh or the squamous, tentacled deity who slumbers there would make anyone hungry. Starting with puns, Mike Slater and Thomas Roache have summoned forth 50 funny, bizarre and horrible dishes such as: The Deep Fried Deep One, Nog Sothoth, Cthus-Koos, and The Gin and Miskatonic. Like H.P. Lovecraft’s Necronomicon, the legendary and forbidden book of the dead that is “alien to all sane and balanced readers”, this cookbook contains many dark and delicious secrets. It comes infested with sanity-melting and mouth-watering illustrations as well as annotations full of crazed discoveries and desperate warnings about the recipes that brave readers will undertake.
£22.79
Bridge-Logos Publishing Bolder Not Older
Book SynopsisRenowned style expert Nicky Hambleton-Jones, famed for her roles on Channel 4's 10 Years Younger and Drop A Decade on This Morning, is here to help you transform your look and embrace the best years of your life. Nicky firmly believes that mid-life is your prime time, and it's time to stop feeling old and start embracing your boldest, most confident self. Yes, you. Don't worry about a few wrinkles, a tummy, or the occasional grey hairwe all have them. But that doesn't mean you have to settle for looking or feeling outdated. In this empowering guide, Nicky takes you on a 12-week journey to reclaim your inner diva and revamp your style from head to toe. You'll learn how to dress to flatter your curves, make bold fashion choices, and step out in outfits that turn heads for all the right reasons. With Nicky's expert advice, you'll discover how to redefine your image, break free from age-related fashion rules, and love what you see in the mirror at any age. If you're ready to trade frumpy for fabulous, this book is your ultimate style transformation guide. All it takes is 12 weeks, a desire for change, and the right guidance to look and feel amazingno matter what stage of life you're in.
£18.75
Bonnier Books Ltd Murder in Bloom
Book Synopsis'Fantastic . . . Each book gets better and better' 5* Reader Review'A wonderful addition to the series' 5* Reader ReviewMurder is in full bloom, but can Steph and her sidekick Mouse weed out the killer?It's an invitation Steph can't refuse when she's handpicked to compete at the prestigious National Trust property Coleton Fishacre. With the country's top garden designers as rivals and a stunning historic estate for inspiration, it feels like a dream come true. But things quickly turn thorny when the youngest competitor falls mysteriously ill and Steph suspects foul play. Her fears are confirmed when a scream echoes through the gardens, leading her to the horrific sight of a dead body at the foot of the cliff. With her trusty dog Mouse by her side, Steph's determined not to let the culprit slip through the cracks. Uncovering the truth in a garden full of suspects is no easy task, but Steph must trim away the lies before the murderer prunes the competition - for good!For fans of Richard Coles, Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, and Fiona Leitch, a delightfully witty and gripping cosy crime novel where the stakes are high, the gardens are lush, and murder is always in season.
£8.99
Rizzoli International Publications Youre Invited Classic Elegant Entertaining
Book SynopsisIn her first book, noted hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran shares her secrets for planning and giving brilliantly executed parties at home.Taking at-home entertaining to an entirely new level, sophisticated L.A. hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran--recently named by the Salonniere as one of the top hostesses in Los Angeles--has a gift for celebration. From the table settings to the decor to the color-coordinated menus, every party she hosts showcases a myriad of inspired elements. In her first book, she shows readers how to set the stage for eight parties, from an elegant housewarming in her Jeffrey Bilhuber-decorated home to a classic California pool party to a festive Christmas brunch. She also shares advice on palette creation--blue and white for a ladies' charity luncheon, and deep burgundies for a gentleman's wine and cigar party. Each chapter ends with tips for that theme, whether it is entertaining alfresco or having parties for a charitable purpose. Shafran also includTrade Review"From the flowers to the menu, entertaining expert Stephanie Booth Shafran shares tips for a chic and easy celebration this spring." —GALERIE MAGAZINE “Entertaining Master Stephanie Booth Shafran Brings Zodiac-Filled Fun to Her New Year's Dinner Party…Finally, an out-of-this-world party that all signs will enjoy.” —Veranda “Her refined eye for aesthetics—influenced by a love of fashion, architecture and interior design — enables Shafran to create transformative settings for friends and loved ones.” —C Magazine“You’re invited into the world of classic, elegant entertaining by Stephanie Booth Shafran. Peek into the breathtaking houses, apartments, and rooms I’ve created for this world-class hostess and client who has a ‘gift for celebration.’ The book is a triumph (with a foreword by yours truly).” —Jeffrey Bilhuber, author of Everyday Decorating“At this time of year, I’m always looking for spring inspiration in fashion, decor and entertaining. Just in time os this gorgeous book, You’re Invited: Classic, Elegant Entertaining by Stephanie Booth Shafran. In this beautifully photographed book, Stephanie shares her secrets for perfect parties and takes the art of entertaining to new heights. I highly recommend it for your coffee table!” —Elisha Daniels, luxury fashion stylist“This new book, You’re Invited by Stephanie Booth Shafran just came out. It's absolutely gorgeous. Even the cover looks like a vacation! This is a book you’re really going to want to curl up with, savor every page. It's full of beautiful photography, great entertaining tips and even if you’re not planning a party after you’ve read this book, you’ll want to. It's very inspirational and just beautiful.” —Kristy Harvey, author of Slightly South of Simple“Glorious new book in #mylifetimelibrary. A preview copy of Stephanie Booth Shafran’s handsome first book, ‘You’re Invited Classic Elegant Entertaining’ has just arrived and it is dazzling. Stephanie, a fifth generation Angeleno and philanthropist, has created the entertaining book that will be an essential reference for recipes, flowers, decor and encouragement. Her inspired entertaining, often to raise funds for LA and New York charities, is glamorous, colorful, vivid. Her flowers on tables and throughout the house and garden are lavish, seasonal, abundant. This is classic entertaining for today, inspired by her parents’ glamorous evenings with ‘Perfumed ladies with beehive hairdos and flowing silk Halston dresses, with Bobby Short at the piano’, that Stephanie recalls fondly. Illustrated are her recent chic dinners high above Central Park, LA family holidays, Pucci by the pool, birthday parties, a ladies’ charity luncheon, all superbly orchestrated with monogrammed linens, tall tapered candles, simple wine glasses, scrolled menus. Stephanie’s longtime decorator Jeffrey Bilhuber created beautifully polished and classic settings for Stephanie’s celebrations. Jeffrey also wrote the book introduction. The book is inspired and generous , and full of menu tips, cocktails, food and wine pairing, lists of resources and ideas. Written with Kathryn O’Shea-Evans. Luscious and inspired photography by the fabulously talented Andrew and Gemma Ingalls. Welcome to Stephanie’s world, where every creative person is generously acknowledged, thanked and honored. Bravo, Stephanie.” —Diane Dorrans Saeks, The Style Saloniste
£32.00
Harbour Publishing Saving Seeds: A Home Gardener’s Guide to
Book SynopsisMuch of our food comes from seeds. But where do our seeds come from? And where are they going? For much of human history, farmers saved their own seed stocks to ensure a good harvest from year to year. In the mid-twentieth century, governments became involved in seed saving, creating massive seed libraries cataloguing thousands of varieties. This biodiversity has come under attack in recent decades, as corporations have replaced heirloom varieties with genetic engineering and costly trademarks. In such an agricultural climate, saving seeds becomes both a practical act of preservation and powerful act of protest.Many households grow fruits, herbs, vegetables or flowers for personal use, and each of these home gardens has the potential to preserve vital biodiversity, if only we would let plants go to seed, harvest and preserve them.Saving Seedsis a clear and winsome introduction to the essentials of seed saving, from seed selection criteria to harvest and storage tips. It also addresses the role of seed-saving communities: local swaps, seed companies, friends and neighbours and even how the Internet can support this time-honoured practice.In an era of community gardens, farmers markets and renewed interest in heirloom species,Saving Seedsis a timely call toensure a more secure future for our seeds and ourselves.
£11.39
Random House USA Inc The Sakura Obsession
Book SynopsisEach year, the flowering of cherry blossoms marks the beginning of spring. But if it weren’t for the pioneering work of an English eccentric, Collingwood “Cherry” Ingram, Japan’s beloved cherry blossoms could have gone extinct. Ingram first fell in love with the sakura, or cherry tree, when he visited Japan on his honeymoon in 1907 and was so taken with the plant that he brought back hundreds of cuttings with him to England. Years later, upon learning that the Great White Cherry had virtually disappeared from Japan, he buried a living cutting from his own collection in a potato and repatriated it via the Trans-Siberian Express. In the years that followed, Ingram sent more than 100 varieties of cherry tree to new homes around the globe. As much a history of the cherry blossom in Japan as it is the story of one remarkable man, The Sakura Obsession follows the flower from its significance as a symbol of the imperial court, through the dark days of the Second World War, and up to the present-day worldwide fascination with this iconic blossom.
£18.90
British Museum Press The Late Roman Gold and Silver Coins from the
Book SynopsisDiscovered in 1992, the Hoxne Treasure is perhaps the richest cache of gold and silver coins, jewellery and tableware from the entire Roman world. The core of this volume is the catalogue of the 15,000 late 4th- and early 5th-century gold and silver coins, together with an in-depth discussion of the production and supply of late Roman coinage. Hoxne's silver coins are particularly interesting, and the book also contains ground-breaking discussions of the silver content of Roman currency as well as of the peculiarly British phenomena of coin clipping and copying. The value of the Hoxne Treasure in shedding light on an otherwise dark period of British history also calls for a broader, non-numismatic perspective, and the volume includes an important chapter dealing with the social significance of precious metals in the later Roman empire, particularly their role in the gift-exchange networks that defined and maintained late Roman imperial society.
£91.07
Arcturus Publishing Ltd Beautiful Flowers Colouring Book
Book SynopsisThis botanical colouring book features an exquisite selection of flower illustrations, taken from the classic botanical publication Choice of the Most Beautiful Flowers (1827).From yellow dahlias to blooming tulips, this collection features 45 flowers to colour and shade. The original illustrations were created Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840), a French painter known as ''The Raphael of Flowers''. Each design appears beside the original full-colour illustration for reference.Featuring a key for species identification, this is the perfect gift for flower-lovers and budding artists alike.
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd Airline Maps
Book SynopsisMark Ovenden is a British writer and broadcaster. At the age of seven, he travelled alone ten miles on the London Underground, armed only with a map. He later gained entry to a Graphic Design course by submitting a reworking of the London tube map. His previous books are Great Railway Maps of the World, Metro Maps of the World, Paris Metro Style and London Underground by Design. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society.Maxwell Roberts has lectured at the University of Essex since 1993. His research interests now focus on information design and, in particular, schematic maps. He creates challenging designs and tests their usability and aesthetics. He has authored two books on maps including Underground Maps Unravelled. Designs have been exhibited in Germany, Austria, the USA, and the UK and he has given numerous public lectures, and interviews, including NPR and the BBC. His web page is www.tubemapcentral.com.Trade ReviewThe book doesn't just expose some striking pieces of creativity, it also reflects on changing attitudes towards air travel - and how design shaped that - as well as the ways developments in technology moved things forward...Airline Maps also works simply as a visual record, with enough design nostalgia to earn it a place on the coffee table or in the studio bookshelf. * Creative Review *This lovely book is an opportunity to explore the history and artwork of air travel, as well as to consider what makes this particular kind of cartography unique...This lovely book is an opportunity to explore the history and artwork of air travel, as well as to consider what makes this particular kind of cartography unique. -- Mark Vanhoenacker * Financial Times *
£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Gin Oclock
Book Synopsis In need of some gin-spiration? Look no further!
£13.49
Abrams Soul of the Home Designing with Antiques
Book SynopsisPast meets present in Soul of the Home, a stylish guide to decorating modern homes with heirlooms and antiques. “With light and airy interiors filled with patina, history, and one-of-a-kind furnishings, this New Orleans designer and antiques dealer reveals that anything old can feel new again.” —Southern Home Tara Shaw is a respected supplier of French and European antiques for a host of AD100 and Elle Decor A-listers, including Bobby McAlpine, Mary McDonald, and Bunny Williams. In her first book, she helps readers understand how to select the best antiques and how to use them in a variety of decor schemes. Soul of the Home presents never-before-published spaces from Shaw’s portfolio and reveals her favorite antique-hunting spots throughout Europe. Chapters include: The Importance of Antiques Starting an Antiques Collection Cultivating a Home with Heart
£32.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Collectors Encyclopedia of Buttons Schiffer
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