Discover professional techniques for making the most of color in your art. Take your use of color to a new level with the help of award-winning artists and tutors, Meriel Thurstan and Rosie Martin. In
Her Ladyship has unmatched manners. In fact, her etiquette is fit for the Queen! Let her guide you through every situation, formal and everyday, with tongue-in-cheek yet practical advice on proper beh
The world’s most inspirational buildings—chosen by the most acclaimed architects. What architecture inspires the experts? In conjunction with the Twentieth Century Society, 50 of today’s finest archi
First published in 1935, this classic snapshot of London in the years before World War II glows with its Austrian author's affection for British life and customs—yet also abounds with critical insight
Wherever you are, whatever the company, proper English will always stand you in good stead. However, the world's most important language does have a number of difficult areas and pitfalls for the unwa
More and more people are choosing gouache for their botanical paintings, and Simon Williams, a leading botanical painter, provides expert advice on everything from brush angles to color mixing to pain
Beat the odds and win the game, with the help of renowned chess writer Andrew Soltis. Can the lesser player win? Chess history says yes—David CAN beat Goliath. Even international grandmasters have lo
This ingenious interactive art book uses simple shapes to produce stunning creative designs—and teach you how to draw. Start with a shape, add color, and DRAW! Everything in this clever guide will
Do things in style, with this essential advice from a real British butler to the rich and famous! Real gentlemen know that it is essential to be well groomed. And since not everyone has a personal bu
The ability to engage and entertain your companions always stands you in good stead—but many people feel nervous with strangers or fear that they lack the skills to put others at ease. Fortunately, He
Freewheeling and nostalgic, this charming book offers a unique perspective on Britain and its hidden treasures that few people get to see. Glorious scenery, healthy exercise, historic homes: what bett
"Bobby Fischer...The precision and energy that he played with is unmatched in the history of chess."Magnus Carlsen, World Chess ChampionNearly 30 years since his last chess game, Bobby Fischer's fame
A book by stalwart chess writer on an aspect of chess that is quite common, but little is written about, swindling in chess. In chess, a swindle is a ruse by which a player in a losing position tricks
An evocative exploration of how travel can inspire and enhance textile art Travel has always featured heavily in textile art, from artists’ ‘travelling sketchbooks’ to large-scale installations mappin
A guide to transforming found and cherished textilesTextile artist Mandy Pattullo shows how to source, refashion and repurpose vintage textiles to create beautiful collages and other unique textile ob
From pollen grains to a rose pistil to magnolia wood, these incredible close-up photos, taken from under an electron microscope, reveal the beauty of plants as never before! In images that are a
Matt Brown goes where no one has gone before to bring us an entertaining compendium of amazing facts about our planet, the universe, and everything in between! Think that the vacuum of space woul
Combine the textural quality of stitchwork and the spontaneity of paint with this practical, beautiful guide to landscapes in mixed-media textile art. Renowned author Cas Holmes brings together
