Riccardo is the smallest boy in his class at school in the West Indies, and he loves the game of cricket. He’s a walking cricket encyclopedia and can rattle off the averages of every West Indian test
This volume of pen-and-ink drawings of Scottish mountain scenery by A. Wainwright - author of the legendary Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells and many volumes of Lakeland sketches - is a must for
The story of the Tasmanian devil is a remarkable one - controversial and surprising, funny and tragic. Few mammals have been so negatively named, so misunderstood, or persecuted as a rural pest. Yet t
The Far Eastern Fells of Lakeland rise to the east of Kirkstone Pass and the Patterdale valley. To the north and south they run down into low country, and eastwards they merge into the high ground of
In this book Martin Wood explores Nancy Lancaster's contribution to the arts of interior decoration and garden design by carefully analysing her own houses and gardens - large and small - and her work
Since the 18th century, when Pope and Addison meditated deeply on gardens, there has been very little critical discussion of gardens and gardening. This stimulating, entertaining and original collecti
The Eastern Fells includes the greatest single concentrated mass of high ground in Lakeland: a tremendous barrier running north and south, high and steep all along its length, rising to above 3000 fee
The Eastern Fells include the greatest single concentrated mass of high ground in Lakeland: a tremendous barrier running north and south, high and steep all along its length, rising to above 3000 feet
The Central Fells of Lakeland include the ever-popular Langdale Pikes, the supremely lovely foothills overlooking Borrowdale and the 'silent forests and gaunt crags' above the dark waters of Thirlmere
The Northern Fells include the rolling Caldbeck and Uldale Fells - 'serene and restful, a perfect sanctuary for birds and animals and fell-walkers who prefer to be away from the crowds'; Skiddaw - 'an
The North Western Fells are bounded by the River Derwent and the River Cocker - an area lauded by A. Wainwright as first-class fell-walking territory. The ridge walking here is some of the finest in t
The lovable imps Chimp and Zee are back for more monkeyshines in this whimsical picture book. It's a windy day, and Mumkey warns the twins to hold tight and not "squibble and squabble" when they go ou
Set in the heart of the Sussex Downs, Charleston Farmhouse is the most important remaining example of Bloomsbury decorative style, created by the painters Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. Quentin Bell,
This title should prove an inspiration to all those house- and flat-dwellers who have some outside space, however small, and would like to make a real difference to the environment. It tells the story
In Colour It!, Daphne Astor and Karen Wright feature the work of 32 cutting-edge British artists, including David Hockney and Damien Hirst, in a coloring book aimed at children living in war zones: Af
This manual shows how you can grow vegetables and fruit, using organic methods, even if you don't have a garden: all you need is a couple of pots or a window box. The author explores which are the bes
From the 17th century onwards, waves of natural history collectors set out from many countries to different parts of the world to discover what animals were out there. This is an illustrated and infor
Gardening expert Tony Lord unravels the elements behind the garden at Sissinghurst created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson. Different elements of the garden are captured in photographs and
The sensitive use of color and foliage lies at the heart of gardening. Penelope Hobhouse explains the principles of color, visual effects in changing light conditions, the interplay between color and
Chris and Carolyn Caldicott own and run the World Food Cafe in London's Covent Garden. In this cookbook they bring together vegetarian recipes from around the world, travellers' tales that describe ho
This study takes the reader on a whirlwind journey through the history of the Natural History Museum, the people, the influences, and the discoveries. It chronicles the more important milestones in th
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water...In an exciting new exhibition, the Natural History Museum illustrates the many fascinating and ingenious ways that predators such as shark
This work offers a new approach to planning and planting. It shows how to throw caution to the wind and orchestrate colors, textures, scale and scent to spectacular effect from spring until autumn. Th
The story of how Beth Chatto created her gravel garden on 'possibly the driest, and the most windswept, piece of soil in England' has a message of hope for gardeners everywhere. At the outset she prom
This handbook reveals the secrets of professional garden design, and then makes them accessible to everyone, from the keen gardener to the complete beginner. The book contains designs for gardens of a
Created by Vita Sackville-West and Sir Harold Nicolson, Sissinghurst represents romatic gardening at its most successful. It is one of the most visited garden in Britain. This book relates the garden'
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young
A visual feast of eclectic artwork informed and inspired by spiritual beliefs, magical techniques, mythology and otherworldly experiences. Mystic and occult practices date back centuries, but why do
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Prince, one of the most iconic performers in music history. From a y
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Ayrton Senna, the legendary Formula One hotshot. From the moment his
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Steve Jobs, the visionary whose ideas still shape the world. Steve Jobs
This is an ART dictionary like no other... The Art History Babes (the team behind the prolific podcast) bring you their debut book: The No-Nonsense Art Dictionary. Breaking down the elitist world o
What is your big dream? Will you be a singer, a runner, an artist, a scientist, an activist – or something else? Explore all this and more in this beautifully illustrated guided journal and activity b
In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the graffiti street art movement pioneer.Jean-Michel was born in Brooklyn, New Y
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young
