Yearbooks, annuals, almanacs Books

Book Synopsis“A gardening book you shouldn’t be without” – The Independent  From the world’s leading authority on gardening, the Royal Horticultural Society bring you their essential seasonal guide to growing, harvesting and grounding yourself in nature. Beautifully illustrated throughout in full-colour, including artworks by Angela Harding, photographs and advice from RHS gardeners.    This is the first garden almanac from the renowned Royal Horticultural Society, filled with practical tips and advice on what to do in your garden in each month of the year and how best to enjoy nature and the changing seasons. Packed full of authoritative gardening advice and clear photographs, it is also enhanced by beautiful illustrations from much-loved artist Angela Harding.   Each month includes tables of information about sunrise, sunset, moonrise and rainfall, as well as information on what needs doing in the garden, what challenges to expect and what plants and wildlife to look out for. There are also recipes that make the most of what is in season and a variety of different projects that can be done each month, such as how to make a dead hedge, how to create a terrarium and how to build a strawberry tower. Also scattered throughout the book are tales that retell the history of plants and highlight the festivals and folklore that relate to each month.   A rich and charming guide to the seasons, this book provides tools, advice, inspiration and things to do for every month of the year. The perfect gift for gardeners and an invaluable way to help plan the year ahead for a flourishing garden in 2024.  Trade Review'There’s always one gardening book you return to time after time during the calendar year, with advice on when to sow, how to grow and when edibles are ripe for picking. This invaluable guide, written by RHS and gardening experts, not only shows you how to do stuff, but also offers useful information on the average rainfall and hours of sun your area experiences through the year, how the moon can affect garden wildlife and includes seasonal recipes you can make from your harvests.' * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisMountaineering. Articles on expeditions, environment and cultural issues, all mountain related. Reviews, obituaries and new route reports worldwide. Annual journal of the Alpine Club, published since 1863.

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Book SynopsisThe Alpine Journal is the oldest publication of its kind, created as a record of mountain exploration across the globe and has maintained that tradition this year.

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Book SynopsisThe Alpine Journal is the oldest mountaineering periodical in the world, created as a record of mountain exploration and culture, and its 153rd publication celebrates some of the outstanding ascents of 2015.

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Book SynopsisThe bright future of British Mountaineering is under the spotlight in this edition of the Alpine Journal with contributions from the latest generation of leading alpinists - Ben Silvestre, Uisdean Hawthorn, Tom Livingstone and Ben Tibbetts - and their compelling ascents in the Himalaya, Alaska and the Alps.

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Book Synopsis''Essential guide . . . an invitation to a year of happy visiting'' Robin Lane Fox, Financial Times The Garden Visitor''s Handbook is the famous yellow ''bible'' for anyone interested in gardens and the 2023 edition is now available. Its 720 pages contain descriptions of the thousands of gardens opening to visitors throughout England and Wales this year, and offers people unique access to the most beautiful gardens in the country. Most are privately owned and never otherwise accessible, so the book offers a magical entré to these wonderful domains. Funds raised at the gardens on their open days come from admissions, teas and plant sales and are donated to the National Garden Scheme which in turn donates the net proceeds every year to a group of nursing and health charities. Currently these donations total 3 million annually and, since its foundation in 1927, the National Garden Scheme has given away a whopping 60 million. The main beneficiaries

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Book Synopsis''It''s been the basis of my work since 1971. It''s the internet between covers'' John Motson''The definitive chronicle of changing times for so many who love the sport'' Ian Herbert, Daily Mail''The Yearbook stands for authority and integrity'' Martin Tyler''The first reference book you should turn to'' Daily TelegraphThe Utilita Football Yearbook 2022-2023 is the market-leading book of football statistics, featuring everything you need to know about domestic and international football.Since its first appearance in 1970, The Football Yearbook has heralded the start of each new season and served as the sport''s book of record, faithfully chronicling decades of both tradition and evolution.Now in its 53rd year of publication, the Yearbook celebrates that legacy and undertakes to do what it always does - to meticulously record the season just gone and look forward to the season about to start, all within more than a thousand pages of pure footballing facts and figures.

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning team behind the Totally Football Show, one of the world's leading independent football podcastsThe Totally Football Yearbook isn't just a collection of statistics. It's analysis, insight, authority and irreverence. It's the views of some of the biggest names in football writing, the same names that make The Totally Football Show one of the world's biggest independent football podcasts. It's the breathless story of the season just passed and an eager look ahead to the season still to come. But yes, there's loads of statistics as well. I mean, we couldn't stop ourselves if we tried . . .We've got the Premier League, Scotland, the Women's Super League, the Football League, France, Spain, Italy and Germany all covered, and so much more besides. Will you ever need anything else to keep you informed on the beautiful game? That's really not for us to say. But no, you won't. With a foreword from Jamie Carragher, an introduction from James Richardson, and contributions from Iain Macintosh, James Horncastle, Duncan Alexander, Nick Miller and many more, The Totally Football Yearbook is a must-have for every football fan.

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Book SynopsisThe original biodynamic sowing and planting calendar, now in its 62nd year.The simple, two-week-to-view layout features detailed planting, tending and harvesting information to help both seasoned biodynamic farmers and beginner gardeners maximise the yield and vitality of crops and plants. Trusted by generations of growers, the ultimate biodynamic features:-- An easy-to-view layout making it simpler to plan what to do and when-- Space to add your own notes-- Clear headings and sections for fast look-ups-- NEW! A lay-flat spine means it's easy to consult the Calendar, keep your place and make notes-- Information on solar and lunar events and planetary aspects-- A pull-out wallchart that can be pinned up in a barn, shed or greenhouse as a handy quick reference-- Eco-friendly printing with recycled FSC paper using plant-based inksTrade Review'The new design looks clear and fresh, with great visual clues to help beginners -- from colour-coded growing advice boxes to information on the constellation of the moon, plus useful practical suggestions of what tasks to do in the garden.'-- Claire Hattersley, Head Gardner, Weleda UKTable of ContentsPrefaceWhat are the basic principles of the calendar?How do I use the calendar?What’s shown in the calendar?Times and symbolsI’d like to understand the astronomy in more detailStar signs and constellations; Transplanting Time and ascending and descending MoonWhy are other astronomic events important?More Moon rhythms; Sun and zodiac; Planets; Aspects Astronomical symbolsConverting to local timeCalendarMore tips inspired by biodynamicsCrop tablesCompanion plantingBiodynamic preparationsAnimal and insect pests, fungal problemsSowing and felling times for trees and shrubsBeekeepingMoon diagramsMaria Thun The barrel preparationThe tree bark preparationFurther reading and Biodynamic associations

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Book SynopsisThe world's best-selling annual wine guide.'This compact annual guide is packed with information and recommendations of top names from every wine region.' DecanterHugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now in its 46th year of publication, it has no rival as the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide.This latest edition of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book includes a color supplement: How Wine Ages (And Why), which covers questions such as whether aged wine is necessarily better wine and how to store wine to ensure it ages well. It provides clear succinct facts and commentary on the wines, growers and wine regions of the whole world. It reveals which vintages to buy, which to drink and which to cellar, which growers to look for and why. Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book gives clear information on grape varieties, local specialities and how to match food with wines that will bring out the best in both.

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Book SynopsisThe Cruising Almanac has long been the perfect onboard companion for cruising sailors. It was first published in 1909 as Sailing Directions within the Cruising Association Handbook.

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Book SynopsisThe articles in the 2015 SMC Journal contain a blend of excitement and reflection. Julian Lines takes us on a witty deep water soloing course; Guy Robertson is on Beinn Eighe in winter; Graham Little goes climbing in the Balkans and Andy Nisbet has discovered another new winter crag. In completely different mode Iain Smart reflects on the changes taking place in the climbing world by casting ironic glances at his experiences in the public bar at the Kingshouse over the last 50 years. See if you can work out the allusions in The Heights of Allusion by M J Cobb, or follow Iain Crofton's drift in The Hills are Alive.Mike Dixon describes his research into the life of Tom Patey. Jimmy Cruickshank discusses Robin Smith. Hamish Johnston examines the life of Matthew Heddle, distinguished geologist and early explorer of Scotland's mountains and Peter Foster explores the life of another great character from the past the Vagabond Professor T Graham Brown. A wealth of other articles takes the reader from Himalayan peaks to Skye, Knoydart and the Western Isles. For the Munro enthusiast there is the indispensable Munro Matters: the one and only comprehensive guide to the List of those who have completed and told.The Journal carries the most up to date list in print of new climbs made in Scotland in the last year, while the reviews section has over 20 reviews by knowledgeable reviewers of recently published mountaineering books.

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Book SynopsisThe German Architecture Annual, published by the Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM) in Frankfurt am Main, has been documenting the architectural events taking place in Germany for almost 40 years. This year’s annual presents a number of interviews with distinguished authors who discuss 22 buildings in Germany shortlisted by a jury for the DAM Preis for Architecture in Germany 2018. In order to make this selection, curators of the museum as well as prominent architects and architecture critics visited around 100 buildings that were nominated for this year’s award. The 2018 edition of the annual presents the shortlisted works in greater detail in addition to giving special recognition to the winner of the DAM Preis. The Elbphilharmonie, being an exceptional project, was not eligible for the award but receives a special mention. A separate chapter is dedicated to buildings designed by German architects abroad, two of which are presented in this issue. The book also features two essays. One explores the model used in Hamburg for allocating land, designed to support joint building ventures. The other explores the current boom in architecture for theatre and music venues.

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Book SynopsisThe German Architecture Annual, edited by the Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM) in Frankfurt am Main, has been documenting current architectural events in Germany for almost 40 years. Contributions by renowned authors present the shortlist of 26 buildings as selected by a jury for the 2020 DAM Prize for Architecture in Germany. Curators of the museum, architects, and architectural critics visited around 100 nominated buildings. The 2020 edition offers a detailed portrait of a smaller selection of finalists along with an in-depth appraisal of this year's winner.

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Book SynopsisThe German Architecture Annual, edited by the German Architecture Museum (DAM), has been documenting contemporary architectural projects in Germany for almost 40 years. This year’s edition of the annual presents the shortlist of 25 buildings selected by the jury for the 2022 DAM Preis for Architecture in Germany. The building reviews, written by architectural critics, along with large-format photographs, provide a deep insight into those works.

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Book SynopsisNew edition, an extensive collection of 45 Asian countries: Asian leadersâ profiles and exhaustive collection of MoD contact references; Meticulously updated inputs with data, graphs and charts on budgets, analysis, industry, and much more.

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Book SynopsisThis volume of Danish Yearbook of Philosophy contains articles read as papers at the Symposium on Social Constructivism held in Copenhagen in 1992.Table of ContentsHow to do the sociology of knowledge, Barry Barnes; social constructivism without paradox, Finn Collin; social constructivism teaching itself a lesson, Steve Fuller; self-defining worlds, Kirsten Hastrup; construction and fiction, Karin Knorr Cetina; what matters? on Parfit's ideas of personal identity and morality, Paul Luebcke.

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Book SynopsisDanish Yearbook of Philosophy - Volume 29Table of ContentsL'heritage Husserlien chez Koyre et Bachelard, Soren Gosvig Olesen; beyond realism and idealism in Husserl's late concept of constitution, Dan Zahavi; some derivations of Bell's inequality, Kaj Borge Hansen; once more, Jan Faye Bohr-Hoffding; die ontologie des intentionalen, Soren Harnow Klausen.

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Book SynopsisDanish Yearbook of Philosophy - Volume 31Table of ContentsMetaphor and ambiguity, Anders Engstrom; metaphor, interpretation and contexualization, Claes Entzenberg; from a semiotic to a neo-pragmatic understanding of metaphor, Drude von der Fehr; understanding metaphors with the two hemispheres of the brain, Nikolaj Frandsen; Kierkegaard - metaphor and the musical-erotic, Cynthia Grund; the irrelevance of meaning, Thorsteinn Gylfason; metaphors for living - living metaphors, Arto Haapala; man as wolf (once more), Thorleifur Hauksson; visual metaphors, Hans Siggaard Jensen; musicalization of metaphor and metaphoricalness in music, Hroar Klempe; metaphor - a semiotic perspective, Svend Erik Larsen; obscurity as a linguistic device - introductory and historical notes, Paivi Mehtonen; the limits of literal meaning, Erna Oesch; metaphor and conceptual change, Veikko Rantala; how can a metaphor be genuinely illuminating?, Stig Rasmussen.

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Book SynopsisEthnologia Europaea is an interdisciplinary, peer reviewed journal with a focus on European cultures and societies. It carries material of great interests not only for European ethnologists and anthropologists but also sociologists, social historians and scholars involved in cultural studies. The journal was started in 1967 and since then it has acquired a central position in the international and interdisciplinary cooperation between scholars inside and outside Europe. Ethnologia Europaea is an A ranked journal according to the European Science Foundation journal evaluation (European Reference Index for the Humanities initial list).

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Book SynopsisDanish Yearbook of Philosophy - Volume 33Table of ContentsKasper Lippert-Rasmussen: Are killing and letting die morally equivalent? jvind Larsen: Imaginary democracy Erich Klawonn: The ontological concept of consciousness

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Book SynopsisThe Spanish rider Carlos Checa triumphed in the 2011 World Superbike Championship aboard the Italian Ducati. Second and third places in the standings went to the excellent Marco Melandri, in his first year in the SBK series, and to Max Biaggi, winner of the 2010 edition. The 2012 season opened at Philip Island in Australia, inaugurating a championship that will also see a race in Russia at the brand-new Moscow Raceway. Once again, this edition of the Superbike World Championship Official Book is intended as the reference volume for the world of production-derived" racers, the bikes that have for many years now represented the beating heart of motorcycle sport, combining fierce competition with high technology, without neglecting the close ties with road-going machinery. Race by race, the book describes the 2012 season, above all through the spectacular photos taken by Fabrizio Porrozzi, complemented by the ever-pertinent texts of his brother Claudio. As well as reporting on the major championship, the book also features chapters devoted to the other categories (Supersport, Superstock 1000, Superstock 600) completing the packed World Championship programme.

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Book SynopsisInformation, inspiration, tips and trivia to help you make the most of your gardening year.

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