Growing your own veg, fruit, herbs and flowers is second nature for many gardeners but this book shows how to preserve the best homegrown ingredients in jams, chutneys, cordials and sauces for many mo
The British Library Desk Diary 2018 gathers together beautiful and fascinating images from the library’s collection of natural history illustrations. Sourced from manuscripts, journals and rare books,
The British Library Pocket Diary 2018 gathers together beautiful and fascinating images from the library’s collection of natural history illustrations. Sourced from manuscripts, journals and rare book
Spirit of Place explores the 'cultural terroir' of the fifty greatest distilleries in Scotland; the ingredients, practices and traditions that result in such a fascinating and exquisite range of whisk
London has always been a shopper’s paradise, tempting to every taste, mood and budget. Shop London helps you narrow in on the most talked-about, tucked-away, unique, and exciting retail experiences, o
The sixth book in a series of eight UK-based cycling climb guides from the author of the bestselling 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs and Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs. Previous regions covered inclu
Get a taste of the history and culture of London. From haute cuisine to traditional greasy spoons, London: The Cookbook tells the story of this vibrant city through the food most beloved by its inhabi
Following from Quiet London, Paris, New York and Los Angeles, comes Barcelona, the next in the series discovering quiet places in the midst of some of the busiest cities in the world. These guides off
Gardeners know how helpful itis to be aware of whatis happening in the garden from year to year - what germinates, flowers or fruits and when;how the weather affects flowering and fruiting seasons and
In Japanese gardens, visitors find nature consdensed and brought to perfection: trees are trained and sculpted; the finest natural landscapes are reproduced in miniature; and the seasons are celebrate
Enter a hidden world of snail killers, silly names and crazy sex in The Secret Life of Flies. Entomolologist Erica McAlister dispels many common misconceptions and reveals how truly amazing, exotic an
Three practical and beautiful pocket notebooks make up this set, new from the RHS. Beautifully designed using illustrations from the RHS Lindley Library, one notebook has lined pages, one graph paper
Plot a route between any two points in South-West England and its profile is likely to resemble an upturned saw blade – together, the Cotswolds, the Mendips and the exquisite Exmoor and Dartmoor Natio
Modern Women is a celebration of some of the influential and inspiring women who have changed the world through their lives, work and actions. From suffragettes to scientists, activists to artists, po
Manure might be dirty, disgusting and smelly, but it's the topic of the most exciting gardening book of the year. Because it's manure that maximises your garden, whatever you grow in it. And, like peo
A bright and beautiful journal perfect for spring! Beautifully designed using illustrations from the RHS Lindley Library, this lined journal has four colour inserts as well as an expanding pocket and
This beautiful letter writing set is the ideal gift for those who prefer a more traditional way of keeping in touch. It includes 32 sheets of quality, decorated writing paper and 16 matching envelopes
In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life
Tartan and Tweed is a comprehensive look at the chequered history of tartan and tweed from their origins in the Scottish Highlands to their reinvention, growing and continued popularity and use in con
The first book to be published on this fascinating subject, Gardens of Marrakesh champions the city' s relevance today in a world of water scarcity and urban development and explores its green heritag
Sebastian Pole – co-founder of internationally recognised and much-loved tea brand Pukka presents 70 herbal tea recipes to make at home using botanicals, herbs and fresh ingredients. So pop the kettle
Following on from the hugely successful Polytunnel Book, Joyce and Ben Russell have devised 30 kitchen garden projects that will transform your vegetable plot into somewhere more productive, more attr
Frida Kahlo at Home explores the influence of Mexican culture and tradition, La Casa Azul and other places Frida Kahlo called home, on her life and work.
For more than 50 years, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has championed honest and ethical wildlife photography, while pushing the boundaries of artistic freedom, technical skill, and
The Cocktail Cookbook shows you how to incorporate food ingredients into some very modern cocktails. From bananas and grapes to olive oil and peas, simple larder ingredients are transformed into excit
Cathedrals of the jet age that offer something of the transcendence of flight even in an era of mass travel and budget fares. Here are twenty-one of the most beautiful airports in the world.
Trees, the largest of all living things, are vital components of the landscape and have been exploited by humans since the beginnings of our history. They cover huge areas of the globe, from the rainf
Style Tribes: The Fashion of Subcultures explores the style, fashions and ideology of youth movements of the last 100 years, including flappers, swing kids, mods, rockers, surfers, hippies, punks, dis
The fourth in a series of 8 new cycling climbs guides from bestselling author of 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs and Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, Simon Warren. Spanning the width of England, the M
'Flora' contains 20 essays on the history of key plant families, including cacti, daffodils, iris, magnolia, poppies, roses, tulips and waterlilies. It explains how plants have adopted remarkable beha
In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life
In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life
This is a book to make your own. Embrace your style and use pattern, colour and shape to reflect your personal taste. Become the designer of your world as you create inspired ideas of your own. Cut an
Small gardens are a challenge to design and to keep looking good. This title aims to inspire and inform gardeners to make the most of their small spaces by looking at more than 50 contemporary and ins
This is the visual story of life in Maasai Mara, Kenya, wild home of African big game and one of the world s most famous wildlife reserves. Anup Shah s distinctive style of photography propels the rea
This beautiful notecard set features exotic birds and flowers from the RHS Lindley Library. Featuring five each of two designs and ten envelopes this set comes in a wallet printed on real silk.
Great things happen in gardens. No one can doubt the importance of the garden in Roald Dahl's life as it was here where he worked, and here that he created James and the Giant Peach. And where would J
The National Railway Museum Diary 2017celebrates the golden age of the British railway - a period when the railway companies used posters to promote travel to all corners of the British Isles and
