“A comprehensive book that belongs on every crafts shelf.” —Booklist The latest fashion magazines are full of crocheted pieces, but beginning stitchers looking to tap into the trend might not know whe
An authoritative guide from the one of the world’s leading experts: Oz ClarkeOz Clarke is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost wine experts—and in Oz Clarke’s World of Wine he reveals al
Paris Then and Now captures the changes that have taken place in the French capital from the heady days of the Belle Epoque through to the 1940s. Matching classic archive images with the same viewpoin
Hong Kong was first captured on camera when the British arrived to lay claim to its "fragrant harbour" in 1841. Its fascinating history has been documented through photography ever since—from its rapi
About one in five of the population are intolerant to the food that they eat. Most have sensitivities to a range of different foods making preparing food a nightmare, and sitting down to a meal can be
The Magpie and the Wardrobe - A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells, is a lovingly curated compendium of time-honoured traditions and curious customs that have bewitched us for generations. Disc
London Then and Now - People and Places takes an amazing cross-section of vintage photographs of London from the 1850s through to the 1960s, and pairs them up with the same view as it looks today. The
In the realm of amusing, deadpan greetings cards, Cath Tate is the original and best. In this brand-new title, Cath examines the world of work, something we all have to do, although sometimes we’d rat
Rome is "the eternal city" and was a stopping-off place on the Grand Tour long before the days of photography. Despite the preservation of so many classic ruins across the city, there has been signifi
Singapore Then and Now brings together rare archival images of this global city-state and matches them with specially commissioned photos of the same sites as they appear today. Vaughan Grylls (author
The new book by author of the Sunday Times bestseller, Millie Marotta's Animal Kingdom. In her latest colouring book, Millie brings you her own selection of the most remarkable animals on earth to col
The focus of this book is on the classic, ageless, and enduring flowers, which we have dubbed Vintage roses. This user-friendly term encompasses both the true Old roses and the best of the Modern ros
Across six of the seven continents on which cricket is played, there are some remarkable cricket grounds. From a tidal strip of sand outside the Ship Inn at Elie, in Fife, to the monumental Melbourne
A follow-up to the successful Blankets & Throws to Knit, this stylish collection includes more than 100 new squares to use as building blocks for your blankets. They employ a range of techniques, from
This is the complete guide to pattern cutting for special occasion clothes: party dresses and eveningwear. With step-by-step instructions and clear, informative diagrams, Dawn Cloake shows how to de
A highly entertaining read for anyone with even a passing interest in London's history. This myth-busting book takes you on a great ride through history and the city's character. Think that the tower
A compact book containing 30 postcards of illustrations that feature in Millie Marotta's Wild Savannah. Explore the savannah and you will find the crocodile and kangaroo, oryx and ostrich, dazzling ze
An exploration of the corset as a motif for textile artists, with practical tips and examples. Used for the last 400 years to contort the female body into a variety of fashionable silhouettes, the c
A Christmas Carol is the book that defines the Christmas spirit. Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited miser, is visited by three ghosts one Christmas Eve. The ghosts show Scrooge the true value of Christ
Treehouses have always been a symbol of imagination and adventure, but despite the traditional stereotype, treehouses are not just for children and children's stories. Well built and in the right spot
There are few better feelings than driving on sunny days with the roof down, and the choice of convertible models is better than ever, from compact city cabriolets to roadsters and exotic luxury super
Disasters are terrible things: the sinking of the Titanic, the crash of Hindenburg, the collapse of the Tay Bridge, etc.—not funny at all. But Dad Disasters are a completely different kettle of fish f
A colouring book to keep and treasure forever. The wonderful illustrations from Millie Marotta's Tropical Wonderland are reproduced here on the thickest paper yet (180 gsm) on one side only, including
You’ll turn to this resource again and again! The Ultimate Sewing Bible is THE essential guide to sewing, providing hundreds of illustrations and instructions that make the learning process simple. Di
Running’s Strangest Tales is a fascinating collection of weird and wonderful stories from the world of running, from the earliest marathon to today’s high-tech, apped-up approach. Within these pages y
Medicine’s Strangest Cases is a choice prescription of weird and wonderful tales from the history of medicine, featuring the German doctor who fought a duel with a sausage, the Harley Street physician
Perfect your barista technique and find out about coffee styles around th world, with profiles on single-origin coffee beans and their flavorsCoffee is the most popular drink worldwide with around two
Whether it is chilli sauce being used to create a show stopping meal for a group of friends or a spicy pesto jar allowing a parent to create a family meal to be enjoyed around the dinner table, Mr. Si
The National Trust has the finest collection of gardens in the United Kingdom. In this book Stephen Lacey paints a vivid historical and horticultural picture of the individual gardens, placing them fi
Golf’s Strangest Rounds is an absorbing collection of bizarre tales from the lengthy annals of the sport’s history. There are stories of tragedy, eccentricity, tactical slipups and ones that defy cate
This book for aspiring cowpokes contains maps of the cowboys' favorite stomping grounds, a dress-your-own-cowboy section (with tabbed push-out clothes, colonial spurs, woollies, shotguns—for long ride
Decorating a room is like painting a picture. There is nothing more pleasurable that starting with a blank canvas and filling your home with the hues and textures that you find most pleasing. The book
This animal-tastic, fact-packed guide to the world of nature contains everything the budding naturalist needs to know. Meet nature’s most fearsome predators, explore the wonders of the ocean, and marv
London’s Strangest Tales takes a walk on London’s weirder side with an absorbing collection of curious tales from one of the world’s greatest cities. This fascinating book is packed with amazing thing
A rollicking collection of barely believable stories from five centuries of legal history—you’ll be gripped by these tales of murder, intrigue, crime, punishment and the pursuit of justice. Meet the o
Bee Berrie of Bee’s Bakery is on a mission to bring unique biscuits and cookies into everyone’s life. She believes the secret to great baking is to give your bakes a personal edge. Her biscuits are or
First published in 1976 as Portrait of Pasta, this book revolutionized the way pasta was perceived internationally. Now it's been full updated to createAnna Del Conte On Pasta, a delicious collection
A rich collection of poetry that celebrates the beauty and symbolism of flowers. Beautifully illustrated with nostalgic illustrations of a range of beautiful blooms, this book includes a diverse range
In the realm of amusing, deadpan greetings cards, Cath Tate is the original and best. In her thirty-year career she has created thousands of witty, original and often subversive cards, featuring grim-
In the realm of amusing, deadpan greetings cards, Cath Tate is the original and best. In her thirty-year career she has created thousands of witty, original and often subversive cards, featuring grim-
