Home & Garden Books
McFarland & Company Jacqueline Cochran Biography of a Pioneer Aviator
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£20.89
McFarland & Company AroundTheWorld Flights A History
£23.96
McFarland and Company, Inc. SuperHistory Comic Book Superheroes and American
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£20.89
McFarland & Company Florida Paper Money
Book SynopsisTying together the history and economic development of the state, this catalogue of Florida paper money covers Colonial days through the Great Depression. It includes currency issued by governments; scrip issued by cities and counties; and notes issued by banks, railroads, insurance companies, merchants and individuals.
£27.54
McFarland & Company The Phnom Penh Airlift Confessions of a Pig Pilot
Book Synopsis Superbly written, this is an account by a participant in the airlift that supplied the blockaded capital of the Khmer Republic and several provincial capitals with food and other necessities of life during the last year of the United States'' direct involvement in the Indochina War. Civilian pilots from many nations stepped in to fill the gap left by the departing American armed forces; they had to contend not only with makeshift facilities and heavy fire from the invading Vietnamese but also with a monumentally inept and corrupt Cambodian bureaucracy, which hindered the effective operation of the airlift in countless way.Trade Reviewinteresting and factual account…photos are excellent--Academic Library Book Review.
£17.09
McFarland and Company, Inc. The The Silverplate Bombers A History and
Book SynopsisTrade Reviewinteresting...detailed...absolutely invaluable"--Stone & Stone Second World War Books
£20.89
McFarland & Co Inc The Pulitzer Air Races
Book Synopsis Three years after American raceplanes failed dismally in the most important air race of 1920, a French magazine lamented that American pilots have broken the records which we, here in France, considered as our own for so long. The Pulitzer Trophy Air Races (1920 through 1925), endowed by the sons of publisher Joseph Pulitzer in his memory, brought about this remarkable turnaround. Pulitzer winning speeds increased from 157 to 249 mph, and Pulitzer racers, mounted on floats, twice won the most prestigious international air race--the Schneider Trophy Race for seaplanes. Airplanes, engines, propellers, and other equipment developed for the Pulitzers were sold domestically and internationally. More than a million spectators saw the Pulitzers; millions more read about them and watched them in newsreels. This, the first book about the Pulitzers, tells the story of businessmen, generals and admirals who saw racing as a way to drive aviation progress, designers and manufacturers
£27.54
McFarland and Company, Inc. The Art of the English Trade Gun in North America
Book SynopsisDesigning symbolic meaning into ornamentation is a long-standing Western artistic tradition, a practice deeply rooted in classical Greek and Roman art. This volume directly addresses the question of why particular ornamental patterns of known symbolic significance were chosen by eighteenth century English gunmakers for Native American trade guns.
£27.54
McFarland & Company Panic Scrip of 1893 1907 and 1914 An Illustrated
Book SynopsisThis extensively illustrated work catalogues all known US emergency currency issues of the panics of 1893, 1907 and 1914. Nearly 900 photographs show most types of these privately produced substitutes for money. The book also includes contextual historical information and authoritative appendices by Steve Wilson on labour scrip and Loren Gatch on the background leading to these currency issues.
£56.25
McFarland & Company Kansas Paper Money
Book Synopsis Kansas had only a few years in which its bankers and merchants issued the now-obsolete notes that have become such popular--and rare--collector''s items. This heavily illustrated history details Kansas paper bank notes and scrip through 1935. Like the Society of Paper Money Collectors'' state catalogs it provides history and listings of specific notes and comments on their rarity, but it is unique in grouping notes and issuers alphabetically according to the economic period in which the notes were issued. Notes are separated into three major categories: municipal governments, merchants, and banks. Appendices examine modern reproductions of obsolete currency, altered notes and write-in scrip, the printers and engravers who created the physical notes, and more.Table of Contents Table of Contents Photographic Credits ix Preface 1 How to Use This Book 3 Introduction: Kansas Banking History 7 I. Territorial Period, May 30, 1854–January 29, 1861 13 II. Statehood Period, January 29, 1861-June 1, 1861 65 III. Civil War Crisis, 1861–1863 69 IV. Post–Civil War Period, 1866–1879 131 V. Miscellaneous Scrip Period, 1870–1930s 153 VI. National Bank Note Period, 1864–1935 207 Appendices: A. Modern Reproductions 231 B. Altered Notes 235 C. Known Written Denomination Scrip 239 D. Pre-1863 Banks That May Have Issued Scrip 242 E. Printers and Engravers on Pre-1880 Notes 243 F. Round Cardboard Tokens 245 G. Reported Serial Numbers on Rare Notes 247 H. Notices of Scrip Issues in Newspapers 251 Bibliography 253 Index255
£27.54
McFarland and Company, Inc. Creating American Airways The Converging
Book SynopsisThe 2013 merger of American Airlines and US Airways marked a major step in the consolidation of the US airline industry. A young management team that began plotting mergers a decade earlier designed a brilliant strategy to seize an industry prize. The airlines' histories and the inside story of the takeover is told by two veteran airline reporters.
£20.89
McFarland & Company Eugene Ely Daredevil Aviator First Shipboard
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£27.54
Little, Brown & Company The Lawn Bible How to Keep It Green Groomed and
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£17.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family
Book SynopsisA singularly relevant application of organizational leadership to the home and family In this unique and groundbreaking book, business consultant and New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni sets his sights on the most important organization in our livesthe family. As a husband and as the father of four young boys, Lencioni realized the discrepancy between the time and energy his clients put into running their organizations and the reactive way most people run their personal lives. Having experienced the stress of a frantic family firsthand, he and his wife began applying some of the tools he uses with Fortune 500 companies at home, and with surprising results. In the book, you'll learn to answer questions like: What makes my family unique? What is my family's biggest priorityits rallying cryright now? How can my family use the answers to these questions today, next week, and next year? An indispensaTrade ReviewMemo to mom: "if my clients ran their companies the way we run this family, they'd be out of business." So says the management-consultant dad in this slim but thought-provoking volume. BlackBerrys are blurring the line between work and home. Why not apply business principles to "the most important organization in your life"? It's hard to argue with the idea that family goals should be carefully articulated. Likewise, a weekly family meeting can only help team spirit. But please, let's draw the line at pink slips.Table of ContentsIntroduction vii The Fable Part One: The Problem 3 Part Two: Business School 49 Part Three: Trial and Error 107 The Model The Frantic Family 171 Context 173 Fast, Fast, Fast 176 The Three Big Questions 179 Question #1: What makes your family unique? 180 Question #2: What is your family’s top priority—rallying cry—right now? 190 Question #3: How do you talk about and use the answers to these questions? 196 Author’s Note 201 Family Examples 204 Acknowledgments 219 About the Author 221
£17.85
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Illuminated Manuscripts Treasures of the Pierpont
Book SynopsisGlorious works of art as well as documents of bygone eras, painted illuminated manuscripts supply perhaps the greatest and by far the best-preserved evidence of daily life during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. This Tiny Folio draws on one of the greatest collections in the world to illustrate the angels, demons, and everyday denizens of the medieval world.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Biblical Scenes Saints, Rites, and Rituals Royalty, Pastimes, and Professions Flora and Fauna The Supernatural Selected Bibliography Index of Illustrations
£11.03
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Botanica Magnifica Portraits of the Worlds Most
Book SynopsisFirst published as an oversized clothbound volume in 2009, Botanica Magnifica has received widespread acclaim from the scientific and artistic communities. In the words of an ARTnews critic, Singer''s flowers and plants, photographed in large scale and exquisite detail, emerge from the shadows in a manner evocative of Old Master paintings.Now Abbeville is to offer this masterwork of botanical photography as a pocket-sized hardcover book, in their trademarked Tiny Folio format. Mirroring the design of the larger edition, this little volume is organised into five alphabetically arranged sections: (I) Orchidaceae, presenting the full diversity of orchids; (II) Florilegium, portraying the complexity and beauty of flowers; (III) Proteus, illustrating plant forms perfectly adapted for survival; (IV) Zingiberaceae, a tribute to the fascinating ginger family and (V) Botanicus, a selection of beautiful and bizarre specimens from the Smithsonian''s research collection. Each pictured plant is accompanied by a clear and accessible description of its botany, geography, history, and conservation.With its marvellous reproductions and fascinating text, the Tiny Folio of Botanica Magnifica is a charming miniature version of one of the most impressive volumes of natural history ever published.Trade ReviewPraise for Botanica Magnifica: "This has to be, hands down, the most gorgeous book of the year." -- ARTnews "Goes way beyond typical nature photography to reveal not just the shape and substance of these living things but also their essence." -- O, the Oprah Magazine "Art aficionados marvel at their painterly quality, and botanists are in awe of how Singer manages to capture them so true to form." -- Smithsonian Magazine "You've never seen still-lifes of flora this crisp and hyper-real before. Photographer Jonathan Singer uses cutting edge digital techniques to reveal delicate structures of plant life to often jaw-dropping effect." -- Elle Magazine "A podiatrist photographs some of the world's most endangered flowers with remarkable precision and artistry, hoping to raise the plants' profiles before it's too late." -- Audubon Magazine "...It's [Singer's] flowers, in Botanica Magnifica, that have caused quite a stir. Art aficionados marvel at their painterly quality, and botanists are in awe of how Singer manages to capture them so true to form..." -- Smithsonian(dot)com "A greenhouse between two covers." -- Reader's Digest "Botanica Magnifica is truly one of the most amazing natural history publications that has ever appeared..." -- Zoom Magazine "As rare and sublime as the marvels surveyed within its broad covers, Singer has produced a work to rest alongside some of the great botanical codexes in history, one for connoisseurs of the still-life, natural phenomena, and the photographic art." -- Library Journal "This single and singular volume...offers profound delight...Together the artist and the scientist observe and create diverse and new forms with these images." -- Bloomsbury Review "This impressive book should capture the imagination of naturalists and artists as well as the general public." -- ChoiceTable of ContentsContents: Introduction I. Orchidaceae - Presents the full diversity of orchids, one of the largest and most exquisite families of flowering plants. II. Florilegium - Portrays the complexity and beauty of flowers. III. Proteus - Named for the shape-changing sea god of Greek mythology because it illustrates plant forms perfectly adapted for survival. IV. Zingerbraceae - A tribute to the ginger family, whose members include both common tropical plants and rarities at risk of extinction. V. Botanicus - A selection of beautiful and bizarre specimens from the renowned botanical research collection of the National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian. Index of Plant Names.
£8.99
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Classic Wristwatches 20142015 The Price Guide for
Book SynopsisA price guide to vintage mechanical watches from more than forty historically significant brands. Illustrated in full colour.Trade Review"If the ticking of a Rolex makes your collector's heart beat faster, then this volume is a must for you." -Art Investor magazineTable of ContentsA. Lang & Sohne - 30 Angelus - 34 Audemars Piguet - 36 Baume & Mercier - 40 Breitling - 42 Cyma - 48 Doxa - 50 Eberhard & Co - 52 Enicar - 54 Eterna - 56 Excelsior Park - 58 Fortis - 60 Girard-Perregaux - 62 Glashutte - 64 Hanhart - 66 Heuer -68 Heuer Carrerra: Modern Times - 70 IWC - 74 Jaeger-LeCoultre - 82 Junghans - 88 Lemania - 92 Longines - 96 Longines Chorographs: The Unrecognized Master - 98 Minerva - 106 Moveda - 108 Omega - 112 Omega Speedmaster Professional: The Legend Lives - 114 Officine Panerai - 124 Patek Phillippe - 126 Patek Phillippe Nautilus: Beloved Black Sheep - 128 Piaget - 140 Pierce - 142 Record - 144 Rolex - 146 Rolex Daytona: A Day is More Than Just Twenty-Four Hours - 148 Stowa - 160 Tissot - 162 Tudor - 166 Ulysse Nardin - 168 Universal Geneve - 172 Vacheron Constantin - 176 Vulcain - 184 Wakmann/Gigandet - 186 Zenith - 188 Zodiac - 191
£23.74
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Uncorked A Corkscrew Collection
Book Synopsis A splendid (and giftable) visual guide to the beautifully convoluted world of corkscrews. Ever since the standardised wine bottle came into use in the 18th century, thirsty people have sought a convenient means of removing its cork stopper. At first they employed whatever was at hand - including the helical gun screws used to clean out firearms - but the patent corkscrew emerged by 1795 and soon multiplied into more permutations than the proverbial better mousetrap. In Uncorked, Marilynn Gelfman Karp uses her own collection of corkscrews - carefully chosen both for their inventiveness and for their decorative qualities - to trace the history and evolution of this curious tool. She establishes a taxonomy of the corkscrew, based on the fundamental characteristics of handle, shaft, and screw, and then presents more than 650 individual specimens by category. They range from the simplest ''basic T'' models to the most whimsical flights of fancy (a foTrade Review"Tap the history of an object, no matter how small or specialized, and it will open up the universe...The historian Marilynn Gelfman Karp ... is drawn to variations on ingenuity, patina, functionality and 'eccentricity of design'". -- The New York Times; "This catalog of her collection will surprise and amaze with the imaginative technology and artistry that have gone into the manufacture of so basic a device." -- Booklist; "...is a museum-like tour from clunky, cast steel bar top contraptions to ornate silver and ivory screw pulls to a four-part novelty corkscrew depicting the corpse of Prohibition... Uncorked is an irresistible page turner for any lover of the grape.” -- Foreword Reviews;
£19.00
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Fruit
Book SynopsisBetween 1886 and 1942, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Pomology Division pomology being the study of fruit growing commissioned an illustrated register of fruits. These watercolour illustrations were invaluable to growers, who used them as records of prized varieties that were in danger of being stolen or counterfeited by competitors. The illustrations realistically portrayed fruit in all conditions, showing not only immaculate pomegranates fit to eat off of the page but bruised bananas as well. These watercolours, most of which were painted by women, chronicle an agricultural landscape at the turn of the twentieth century and provide a visual time capsule of many fruit varieties now lost.This book highlights 250 vibrant, mouthwatering watercolours from the Pomological Watercolor Collection, showing fruit from all 50 states and around the world, from apples and oranges to gooseberries and plums. As small as an apple or avocado you would hold in your hand, this miniature book will entice both gourmets and art lovers.
£9.49
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. A Century of American Toys and Games
Book SynopsisA wonderful trip down memory lane, and a remarkable story of perseverance... The pictures are priceless!Richard E. Grey, former chairman and CEO of TycoThis book chronicles the ''ins'' and ''outs'' of the everchanging toy industry better than anything I have ever read... For me, as a competitor and friend of Pressman Toy, this book is inspirational and instructional.Bob Moog, President and Co-founder of University GamesThis is a must-read for anyone interested in the toy industry, and actually anyone interested in how to successfully build a business.Tom Kalinske, former CEO of Mattel, Matchbox, Sega, and LeapfrogWhen Jack Pressman went into business as a manufacturer of basic playthings like lead soldiers and toy xylophones in 1922, he could little have imagined that his small venture would become one of the iconic American toy companies. The firm scored its first megahit in the 1920s, when itTrade Review"A wonderful trip down memory lane, and a remarkable story of perseverance... The pictures are priceless!" - Richard E. Grey, former chairman and CEO of Tyco"This book chronicles the 'ins' and 'outs' of the everchanging toy industry better than anything I have ever read... For me, as a competitor and friend of Pressman Toy, this book is inspirational and instructional." - Bob Moog, President and Co-founder of University Games"This is a must-read for anyone interested in the toy industry, and actually anyone interested in how to successfully build a business." - Tom Kalinske, former CEO of Mattel, Matchbox, Sega, and Leapfrog
£40.50
Abbeville Publishing Group Healing Plants
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£10.19
Universe Publishing Wreaths Bouquets
Book SynopsisMaster designer and author of over seven bestselling books, Paula Pryke shares her experience in planning floral displays and accents to set the tone for any event or special occasion. This book emphasizes wreaths and bouquets, but also includes other floral accessories that add a special decorative touch. From making grand statements with massed flowers to thoughtful touches like garlands for mantles or swags for banisters, Pryke covers all the details of decorating with flowers. She discusses both foam and wire-based wreaths, and explores the pros and cons of each depending upon the ornaments used and whether a wreath is meant to last a season rather than just an evening. Also included are centerpieces as well as small posies to be used with table settings. Signature concepts are explored, such as using unusual containers and unexpected accessories like candles. Pryke demystifies the technique of combining colors, textures, and architectural forms and discusses different types of fTrade Review"For anyone who's ever wanted to celebrate a special event, or just bring a touch of flower power into their lives, this handy and gorgeous guide will be helpful, season after season." ~Forward Magazine"Wreaths aren't just for the holidays anymore. From candelabras and centerpieces to napkin rings and headdresses, inspiration and tips are found on every page." ~San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles
£16.83
Rizzoli Taxidermy
Book SynopsisAn unsurpassed survey of the world’s finest examples of this popular art form—in situ from the greatest private and public collections to the beautifully assembled rooms of contemporary artists, stylists, and cutting-edge interior designers. Taxidermy is everywhere these days, from hip restaurants to posh clothing stores, and practically every luxury brand can be seen offering its wares on the backs of preserved, stuffed animals or incorporating them in their interiors. This is the first volume to consider taxidermy as an art form, and it balances showcasing classic work (such as pieces by Walter Potter) alongside innovative and modern contemporary pieces by various practitioners, from traditional taxidermists to interior designers, fashionistas, stylists, and fine artists. Collected here in one volume are the greatest examples of taxidermy, freshly photographed in situ, from contemporary apartments and rarely seen private interiors to luxury fashion shoots, hipster loungesTrade Review“This beautifully bound book covers taxidermy’s story, starting with the Egyptian mummification of cats to contemporary feather fashion on the catwalk.” ~San Francisco Chronicle“Taxidermy is Alexis Turner’s beautifully designed homage to the long- established, curious and flamboyant art of skinning and stuffing dead creatures. Turner’s examination of the practice encompasses religious beliefs, science and museums, interiors, fashion and advertising, tracking it all the way to the present day in a fascinating and occasionally queasy-making narrative. Taxidermy is a cabinet-of-curiosities of a book. It’s beautiful, odd, intriguing, strange and sometimes repellent, just like the history of taxidermy itself.” ~The Irish Times“The 337 images in Taxidermy are artful and immaculate-- everything that a taxidermy workshop, with its dust, fumes, stench, viscera and decay, is not. This book is eye candy, which makes sense because Alexis Turner is the founder of London Taxidermy, a business that supplies natural history artifacts to the fashion and film industries, among other clients. You can see his stuffed and pickled props in the “Harry Potter” films, “Sherlock Holmes,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Les Misérables,” “Anna Karenina,” “Skyfall” — and now in this book.” ~The New York Times “Alex Turner’s Taxidermy is historical, romantic and curiosity-shop voyeurism. Turner’s book is the first to consider this medium as an art for. The renowned London dealer and collector showcases the very best of both classic work and modern contemporary pieces.” ~Huffington Post
£14.98
Rizzoli The NewFashioned Wedding Designing Your Artful
Book SynopsisA fresh, modern take on wedding design perfect for today’s bride. Paige Appel and Kelly Harris started designing weddings in 2009, and their work immediately resonated with young brides and grooms: weddings in fields, art galleries, refurbished warehouses, vineyards, hip hotels, or farmhouses. Weddings that featured Mimolette and Mexican beer; fireside chats; succulents and wildflowers; funny jokes; farm-to-table dinners; recycling; offbeat photography; desert heat or mountain snow; salty cookies; pots of paint and confetti cannons. People, Real Simple, Daily Candy, and Design Sponge are just a few of the publications that responded to their addictive mix of old and new, vintage and modern. In this, their first book, Appel and Harris share ideas from the weddings they have designed, such as celebrations at a Palos Verdes farm (Red Hot Juleps, wildflowers galore, a mouthwatering Sweets Stable) and The Ace Hotel in Palm Springs (a bourbon-soaked retro cocktail hour, colossal ballooTrade Review"If you are looking for a book with a ton of current inspiration and whole lot of fun...this is the book for you." ~beauandarrowevents.com"The New-Fashioned Wedding puts real-life wedding ideas (destination elopements, themed nuptials) and snazzy venues like Palm Springs’s Ace Hotel front and center." ~Dailycandy.com"This book serves as a guide to anyone who is seeking to host an immaculately memorable and personal celebration...you'll want to get married again after reading this." ~The Society Diaries"Every page is seemingly more beautiful than the last, making this book an absolute favorite.." ~Rue Magazine
£11.86
Universe Publishing The Artisanal Home Interiors and Furniture of
Book SynopsisThis first book on Casamidy''s residences and interior design projects showcases their casual and refreshing cosmopolitan style. Their unique products, featuring Latin American artistry mixed with a global sophistication, have a devoted following among design aficionados. An arresting mix of artisanal, old, and contemporary furnishings is the hallmark of Casamidy’s vibrant and cheerful interiors. For the design duo of Casamidy, Jorge Almada and Anne-Marie Midy, creativity is a way of life that is reflected in their designs, a fusion of their French and Mexican heritages. They show how to incorporate artisanal objects and treasured family heirlooms to orchestrate vivid and dramatic surroundings. This inspiring book showcases their homes and other projects in urban and country settings that illustrate their appealing bohemian aesthetic.
£14.38
Rizzoli 1000 TShirts That Make a Statement
Book SynopsisA visual history of the world’s most popular and versatile streetwear, 1000 T-Shirts celebrates the evolution of the T-shirt into a fashion statement and urban design icon in hundreds of examples. This definitive compilation is an encyclopedic cele- bration of the most popular, style-setting T-shirts from the 1950s to the present. Included in this collection are every type of T-shirt, from counterculture slogans of the sixties and the heyday of the rock-band -tour commemorative T-shirt to today’s tees, which run the gamut from high-fashion branding to innovative graphic designs. This book showcases the rich graphic design culture and features photographs of T-shirts worn on the street, specially commissioned T-shirt graphics, T-shirt collections, and a survey of the best and coolest contemporary graphics from around the world. 1000 T-Shirts is sure to appeal to designers, illustra- tors, art directors, fashion buffs, and pTrade Review"T-Shirts have ruled the fashion and sports scene for decades now with everyone having their favorite go-to tee whether it is for a purpose, place, or phase of life with each serving as a tangible memory."—Defy New York "Call this the one volume encyclopedia that centers around one specific article of clothing: the T-shirt-everything you ever wanted to know about a T-shirt and even what you didn't even realize you needed to know about a T-shirt."—New York Journal of Books
£14.44
Rizzoli 1001 Plants to Dream of Growing
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This gorgeous book is meant for anyone who is an aspiring gardener or an expert horticulturist, regardless of green-thumb abilities or current state of a reader’s yard or window box."-NEW YORK JOURNAL OF BOOKS
£21.12
Universe Publishing Yall Come Over
Book SynopsisThis ultimate guide to entertaining with true Southern grace, style, and wit shows readers how to make every moment spent with family, friends, and company delicious, comfortable, and unforgettable—from the invitation through to the last bite. Y’all Come Over is an invitation to embrace your inner host, prepare delicious plates, and create a fun, comfortable setting for any occasion with confidence and style. Foolproof recipes for fresh, new Southern classics and timetables make menu planning a breeze. From putting together the invite list to using family treasures to create a beautiful table to stocking the bar for every budget and preparing a memorable meal in the kitchen, Rebecca Lang walks you through each step and offers friendly advice for every gathering and age group. Lang shares important tips for how to be a gracious host and reflects on the value of making even small gatherings both safe and special, especially todTrade Review"One thing those months of lockdown and quarantines taught us is that time spent with people we care about is more precious than we may have realized. In these uncertain times, it’s up to us to create opportunities for satisfying our hunger for human connection, whenever and wherever it feels safe. Yet, many of us stress at the mere thought of inviting people into our homes. Rebecca Lang aims to cure us of those inhibitions. 'So many people want to get prettier plates or more glasses or a new rug before people come over,' the Athens-based food writer said. 'But, if you wait until everything in your home is perfect, you’ll never entertain. Your guests don’t care about what you own. They just want to spend time with you.'" —ATLANTA JOURNAL & CONSTITUTION
£33.25
Rizzoli International Publications Outdoor Design Projects and Plans for a Stylish
Book SynopsisInspired solutions for all types of outdoor spaces - from urban and suburban to country - in a highly curated collection of 35 designsAward-winning designer Matt Keightley presents gardens created either by him or by other leading contemporary designers that provide the inspiration to transform any outdoor space. Each case study discusses the goal or inspiration for the design and includes a detailed plan, a design checklist, and information on the materials and plants used complete with a wealth of gorgeous photographs.The book is divided into four sections: Showstoppers (8 gardens featuring a high-design concept but created in an achievable way), Family-friendly (8 gardens that incorporate play areas and spaces for pets and family meals), Minimalist (10 gardens with larger areas of hardscaping and restrained planting), and Plants-Lovers (9 gardens where more than half of the outdoor space is devoted to plantings).All types of outdoor spaces are covered from a
£17.08
Rizzoli International Publications Personal Space Trip Haenisch
Book SynopsisPossessing a refined eye for detail and unwavering commitment to style, this book showcases the sophisticated yet effortlessly laid-back West Coast homes designed by the award-winning celebrity interior designer Trip Haenisch.Trip Haenisch has decorated homes for celebrities over the past three decades, and partnered with the interior world's elite, but it's his unique eclectic style that's established him as one of Hollywood's top designers. Fusing refined creativity with the unexpected, his modern, artistic aesthetic mixes the traditional with the contemporary to create luxurious yet livable spaces for his notable clients like Courteney Cox, Hank Azaria, and Laura Dern.With a foreword by Courteney Cox, Personal Space: Trip Haenisch celebrates the designer's stylish homes, highlighting a selection of his top design projects--from celebrity homes in Bel Air and the Pacific Palisades to a chic mountain abode in Park City. Featuring beautiful photography that sh
£14.23
Rizzoli International Publications Your Home Your Style How to Find Your Look
Book SynopsisAn accessible yet stylish how-to from a lifestyle editor for a major retailer, Your Home, Your Style will appeal to those readers who bought how-to books by blogger Erin Gates (The Elements of Style) and Lauren Liess (Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating).The first book from the style director for popular home décor site Joss & Main is a lively, chic roadmap to finding and implementing your style at home.
£13.48
Rizzoli International Publications Brooklyn Bar Bites Great Dishes and Cocktails
Book SynopsisBrooklyn continues to be a food mecca known for its innovative restaurants and bars, drawing tourists and locals alike. Although several cookbooks have featured Brooklyn eateries, none have focused exclusively on the innovative bar scene. Food writer Barbara Scott-Goodman discovers amazing spots in her hometown of Brooklyn and presents their unique recipes for serving creative cocktails and artisanal beers, accompanied by small dishes.In this informative cookbook, well-known food writer Scott-Goodman celebrates Brooklyn's happening bar culture--from the mixologists who craft classic and original cocktails, to the talented chefs who create delicious dishes made with fresh-from-the-market ingredients to accompany the drinks. Featured are over 110 recipes for cocktails, delectable snacks, sandwiches, and small plates. Their range of flavors is vast and extremely appealing for today's urbane palate.
£14.23
Rizzoli Notes on Decor Etc
Book SynopsisInterior design legend Paul Fortune opens his design portfolio and shares his inimitable worldview in this monograph-cum-memoir.Arriving in Los Angeles from London during the 1970s, Paul Fortune gradually made his way as a graphic artist, art director of music videos, and even nightclub owner. But with the renovation of his own now legendary Laurel Canyon house in 1978, Fortune's career as an interior designer was born. Fortune Design Studio, based in Los Angeles, has been operating since 1982, enjoying the patronage of discerning clients worldwide, whose ranks include Marc Jacobs, Sofia Coppola, and David Fincher. Exhibiting a distinct style widely recognized for its integration of refinement with lived-in comfort, Fortune's designs are uniquely geared toward accommodating the history and material integrity of each chosen venture. In Notes on Décor, Etc., Fortune--a natural raconteur--not only documents his favorite of these timelessly elegant projects but
£14.38
Rizzoli International Publications Alicia Rountree Fresh Island Style
Book SynopsisAlicia Rountree's debut book is a refreshing guide for achieving harmony and health in your life, showing readers how to create casual gatherings as well as daily rituals to enhance their well-being.Inspired by the colors and textures of her tropical roots, Alicia Rountree shares her carefree lifestyle in her paradisiacal home in Mauritius--from a picnic on a sandbank to a sunset dinner on the beach and quiet time at home sipping tisanes. Her refreshing entertaining style is shown at her family's beach retreat and colonial stone homes as well as on deserted beaches. Chic tabletops are dressed up with a mix of heirloom and contemporary tableware, palmiers are worked into table decor, and fresh herbs or flowers are tucked in napkin rings fashioned from twine. Throughout Alicia also offers advice to promote wellness in daily life, such as energizing recipes including a lemongrass tonic, avocado toast, and nourishing dal. Vases full of vibrant blooms, such as bird-of-paradis
£13.48
Rizzoli Farrow and Ball
Book SynopsisFarrow & Ball is a leading producer of high-end paint and luxury wallpaper, and their design experts share their wisdom for creating harmonious interiors and beautify home décor in this inspirational yet practical guide.The experts at Farrow & Ball have created a primer on winning color combinations created for every room of the home. At the heart of the book are fifteen case studies of inspirational interiors -- a city apartment, a country cottage, a seaside escape, a schoolhouse repurposed for residential use - which are explored to reveal how selecting the right range and combination of colors creates a harmonious whole. For each case study there is a detailed color palette that acts like a recipe with a menu of ideas to copy. Color is then considered room by room, showing how to combine color with light and space to get the most of every area of the house, be it a large kitchen, a cozy bedroom, or a relaxed study.Paint pioneers John Farrow and Richard
£18.98
Rizzoli International Publications Garden Wild
Book SynopsisThis book is a survey of 12 breathtakingly beautiful gardens by award-winning photographer Andre Baranowski, whose eye for beauty will embolden readers the world over to embrace their inner instincts and create their own garden wild.The new movement in contemporary gardening is about going back to the wilderness, creatively landscaping with native plants to enrich their environments and seamlessly merge with their natural surroundings. Politely rejecting traditional manicured, hedged and pruned gardening aesthetics to invite an alternative kind of beauty: wildly bursting with indigenous plants, old-growth trees, vibrant patches of wildflowers and perennials, succulents, un-pruned bushes and ornamental grasses. New York City''s Highline is a famous example and this landscaping approach is becoming increasingly popular for private homeowners. This book surveys twelve such breathtaking gardens captured by award winning photographer Andre Baranowski. The featured gardens range from small private residencies to large properties, by renowned landscapers such as Oehme van Sweden, Fernando Caruncho, Jorge Sanchez, and Piet Oudolf. The texts detail each project''s approach and the hurdles presented by its landscape, providing the reader with an array of instructional ideas from an insider''s mindset. Guaranteed to be a boundless source of inspiration and treasured by lovers of gardens worldwide.
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Rizzoli International Publications Living Forever Chic
Book SynopsisWhy French women of a certain age are the consummate hostesses, homemakers, and style icons--and how you can be, too. Frenchwomen--particularly those 40 and over--are role models for stylish and gracious living, what the French call l''art de vivre.American-born fashion journalist Tish Jett, who has studied these women for years, shared their beauty secrets in her first book, Forever Chic. Now she explores why Frenchwomen of a certain age are master hostesses and homemakers, expert practioners of les bonnes manières as well as everyday elegance, savoir-faire, and as a result, la joie de vivre. Jett explains how to entertain like a Frenchwoman, including a glimpse into the typical French larder from which a delicious meal can be thrown together with ease, to detailed instruction on laying a beautiful table and crafting a perfect cheese plate (did you know that when cutting from a wedge of cheese, slice from the back to the point, which is the heart of the cheese, and as such considered the best part and not to be lopped off so others cannot enjoy it). She explores everyday style and elegance, disclosing how to create that special bien dans sa peau (to feel good about oneself) sensation so coveted by Frenchwomen. Jett also shares the importance of discipline, which goes hand in hand with beauty--a well-ordered closet, be it for clothes or linens, translates to easy everyday elegance. With tips on adjusting your beauty and style regimes seasonally, charmingly packaged with color illustrations, Living Forever Chic is a delightful gift for the Francophile in your life.
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DK The Complete Book of Cacti and Succulents The
Book SynopsisThis gorgeous guide features the history, cultivation, and imaginative use of more than 300 succulent and cacti plants in comprehensive, easy-to-follow illustrated stages. The Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents is a feast of in-depth information and over 600 eye-catching photographs. This book has everything you need to make your plant arrangements healthy and spectacular no matter what kinds of succulents you use. Using this guide, you will quickly discover just how bold and creative you can be with these arrangements, and understand why so many decorators can recommend succulents for almost every occasion. Whether you're just thinking about decorating with these beautiful, easy-to-care-for plants, or you've been a sucker for succulents for a good long while, this book contains ideas and inspiration for beginners and masters alike. Through step-by-step full-color sequences and expert guidance, this book gives in-depth information on the history, cultivation,
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DK 101 Essential Tips Bonsai Breaks Down the Subject
Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about bonsai care, maintenance, design, and arrangement. With clear explanations of bonsai and what it is, these 101 easy-to-grasp tips have everything you need to get the results you want.Build knowledge and confidence with this must-have pocket guide, filled with the essentials you're looking for including pointers and advice on cultivating bonsai plants. Create a sense of balance and serenity in your home with these beautiful miniature trees and bring the ancient practice into the 21st century. Using a step-by-step approach, 101 Essential Tips: Bonsai explains design and style principles, which containers to use, how to cultivate a bonsai plant and more. Learn about the different suitable species, from Japanese red maple to Scots pine, find out how to prune, reshape with wiring, implement Saikei and rock planting, and develop a watering routine to keep your living art healthy.Whether you want to build on your basic skills or become
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Periplus Editions Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Flowers
Book SynopsisThis handy field guide introduces over 55 different flowers commonly found in Asia. Each flower is clearly presented and described, with a detailed description of each bloom including its history and gardening tips.
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Whitman Publishing Presidential Dollars Album Single Mint
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Whitman Publishing Statehood Quarters Collectors Map Plus the
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Whitman Publishing Statehood DC and Territorial Quarters 19992009
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Whitman Publishing Cherrypickers Guide to Rare Die Varieties of
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Whitman Publishing A Guide Book of Collectible Postcards
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