Gustav Klimt was a founder of the movement known as the Vienna Secession, which promoted a new, non-traditional style of art that became known as Art Noveau. Characterized by flowing lines and floral
Set partly in Revolutionary Paris, and partly in romantic Cumbria, Judith Paris is the story of the two very different men who love Walpole's most delightful heroine.Daughter of Francis Herries and Mi
The fourth and final volume of The Herries Chronicle, which recounts the dramatic fortunes of one family from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century, in a magnificent Lake District setting. Her
Cut-throat Jake and his ugly crew are busy celebrating on Cactus Island, surrounded by their stolen treasure. So they’re caught off guard when the ever-resourceful Captain Pugwash and his men a
Connell Ward and Lucas were seen by some as irritants on the British architectural scene of the 1930s - a scene largely the province of traditionalists, class snobberies and latent xenophobia. They ru
Grace is back! The girl from Amazing Grace who proved that you can be anything you want and that families are what you make them, now discovers that there's more more than one way to be a princess. Gr
This new entry in the popular series that includes Art School, Science School, and Nature School offers children a fun introduction to the world of theatre and film. Award-winning author/illustrator t
Everyone knows his or her own sign of the Zodiac, but how many can identify the constellation and stars in the night sky that form it? This book offers a factual, astronomical guide to the Zodiac and
The school holiday should be fun for Leonard, but he is stuck at home in his hometown of Accra, far away from where his friends from school live. His Nana is not much fun and his father is almost alw
In The Northumberland Coast acclaimed photographer Joe Cornish records his visual impressions of a landscape that has enchanted him: its vast sandy bays and some of the most beautiful beaches in Engla
When Freya decides that she no longer likes food and chooses not to eat, her parents struggle to find a solution to the problem, but Grandma and Grandpa know just what to do and soon things are right
Polish folk tales have a special character all their own, and some of the best stories have been gathered to create this sparkling collection. Among them are "The King Who Was Eaten by Mice," a cauti
An old woman sets off through the forest to visit her granddaughter, when “Boo!” — one by one, out jump a hungry fox, a hungry bear and a hungry tiger. The old woman escapes by telling them she’ll tas
Lady Salisbury has been a gardener since, as a child in the 1930s, she cultivated tiny patches of her parents' gardens in Ireland and the West of England. Later, as chatelaine first of Cranborne Manor
This is the story of Notting Hill, from its beginning in the Ladbroke Estate to its current incarnation as one of the most cosmopolitan and fashionable London neighbourhoods. The spacious crescents, s
In a few words, haiku goes beneath surface appearance to grasps the heart of an experience. Each word is chosen to unlock a world of memories and associations in the reader. Haiku, like Zen, is an int
To Grace, family has always meant her Ma, her Nana and a cat called Paw-Paw, so when Papa invites her to visit him in The Gambia, she dreams of finding the kind of fairy-tale family she has read about
This handy log book allows weather watchers to record daily meteorological observations in as much or as little detail as they like. Weekly and monthly averages can be calculated and compared to the s
In the years between the wars Norah Lindsay (18731948) hugely influenced the course of garden design and planting. She developed her skills in her own garden at Sutton Courtenay in Oxfordshire, widely
Lichenologist, William Purvis here explores the unusual biology, amazing diversity and ecological importance of lichen. The text explains how understanding lichen biodiversity may lead to technologica
From the beginning of time, high above the hidden valley, Snow Leopard has sung the stars to life, the sun to rise, and the moon to wax and wane. He has woven words of protection to keep the enshroude
The Baby Book is the perfect place to record the interesting ? and amusing - developments in the first three years of a child's life. The record pages allow you to preserve details and photographs of
From the beautiful sandy beaches in the north to the rugged and historic landscapes of Hadrian's Wall, through the lonely Cheviot and the lush inland valleys of the Allens and the Derwent, Northumberl
Poor Anancy and rich Mr Dry-Bone both want to marry Miss Louise, but she wants to marry the man who can make her laugh. She does not laugh at Mr Dry-Bone's conjuring tricks and acrobatics so Anancy de
Featuring the highest, roughest, and grandest fells in Lakeland, this title talks about the 'glorious curves' and 'simple grandeur' of Great Langdale; the 'enchanting Borrowdale; the 'sparkling radian
Calypso and cricket come together during the island’s Carnival week, and Riccardo Small is torn between his two loves. A talented vocalist, he has been chosen to sing in the Calypso Monarch Final, com
In the center of Adaora’s slice of paw-paw is a perfect star shape. She doesn’t want to spoil it, so she and her cousin Ugo set off to find a different piece of fruit. As they walk, the c
This book is the first opportunity to see how Anna Pugh has revised and developed her work over the last twenty years. Her paintings record the countryside; the flora and fauna, the changing seasons,
From Abacus to Lantern, from Jade to Wenzi, this photographic alphabet book introduces young readers to the rich culture and natural beauty of China. Sungwan So’s colorful variety of images exp
Troubled Waters charts a course through the whaling boom of the 18th and 19th centuries, the tragic implications of commercial fishing and noise pollution, the controversial keeping of dolphins in cap
Jorn Utzon is best known as the architect of the Sydney Opera House, probably the world's most famous modern building and arguably the 20th-century's boldest, most important and impressive work of arc
It's 1811. Ten-year-old Mary Anning, her brother Joe, and their widowed mother are eking out a meager existence running a little fossil shop in the seaside town of Lyme Regis. After a storm wipes out
The Central Fells of the Lake District include treasures such as the ever-popular Langdale Pikes, the supremely lovely foothills overlooking Borrowdale and the 'silent forests and gaunt crags' above t
For 160 million years, dinosaurs were the most successful and diverse creatures to dominate the Earth. This book is based on the world-famous fossil collections and permanent ?Dinosaurs” exhibition at
Back when the Moors ruled southern Spain, three naughty boys — Muslim Rashid, Jewish Samuel, and Christian Miguel — are caught pulling pranks on the visitors to the Mosque of Cordoba. As punishment th
First published in 1952 and reprinted in numerous subsequent editions, The Small Garden has been the gardening bible for an entire generation. Not only does it cover every conceivable topic, but it is
Vase of Flowers and five other playful works by the great Spanish artist appeal to youngsters’ creativity and love of the absurd. Recreating Picasso’s paintings helps budding artists gain an understan
