A lavishly illustrated celebration of 366 birds from around the world The beauty and fascination of birds is unrivalled on planet Earth. A Bird A Day offers an insight into their world every day of th
An essential and practical book for all chess players, from one of the world's greatest grandmasters. It is difficult to overestimate the importance of good endgame play—and rather than trying to
Think you know the truth about your body? With wit and humor, popular science writer Matt Brown is here to separate fact from fiction, and solve the mysteries surrounding this most fascinating of subj
This stunning and witty collection of contemporary art maps from artist Adam Dant offers a unique view of British history and society today. Award-winning artist Adam Dant's maps of London and be
Get fashionable with felt! Crafters and fashionistas alike will go wild for this inspiration-packed book about making beautiful clothes from felt. Offering a breathtaking array of techniques, acc
Harry Potter, A Fish Called Wanda, Inspector Morse, Downton Abbey and X-Men are just a few of the films that have become synonymous with the world renowned University City of Oxford. Th
An engrossing look at the life, love, and work of one of the first modern movements in British art: the Pre-Raphaelites. The Pre-Raphaelites were a true avant-garde, supremely talented artists a
A high-quality, large-format collection of mid-nineteenth-century maps from one of Britain’s great cartographers, Thomas Moule. For the first time in a generation, Thomas Moule’s maps of the mid-
A beautiful retrospective of the work of one of the twentieth century’s most influential and innovative watercolorists: John Blockley. Self-taught artist John Blockley produced work that has alw
A beautifully lyrical look at the glories of British landscapes and wildlife, written by the Guardian's nature writer Paul Evans. Even if you never get closer to nature than a small urban green
Get inspired with this international guide to folk textile art, featuring work from the UK, USA, Mongolia, China, Scandinavia, and more! Discover a world of traditional motifs used in textile fol
A celebration of outdoor swimming and pool culture Journalist and architectural historian Christopher Beanland explores the history and design of outdoor pools, or lidos, in this beautifully illustrat
A guide to landscape painting for complete beginners with simple exercises. Hazel Soan is a hugely successful painter and an outstanding teacher and author of art books, which have introduced the wo
A wonderful portable edition of Millie Marotta's Curious Creatures from the the Sunday Times and international bestseller Millie Marotta. Lose yourself in the fascinating world of Millie's Curious C
A wonderful portable edition of Millie Marotta's Beautiful Birds and Treetop Treasures from the the Sunday Times and international bestseller Millie Marotta. Enter Millie's wonderful world of treeto
The stresses of the digital world mean that it's now more important than ever to engage with the natural world. And no matter where you are, looking up at the clouds is good for the soul. The sky is t
A new edition of Batsford's classic 1930s guide to England's cathedrals, with foreword by Simon Jenkins. This classic guide from 1934 gives a brief account and pictorial review of every Church of En
A nature poem for every day of the year, progressing through the months and seasons. Each poem is chosen to chime with the natural world at that time of year, reminding us to connect to the natural wo
A beautiful companion volume to A Nature Poem for Every Day of the Year A daily fix of the natural world is the perfect comfort and distraction from the cares of everyday life. This sumptuous volume o
